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Sanctuary Cities in Name Only
“It’s not enough for cities like New York to declare themselves ‘sanctuaries,’ which simply means that the local police won’t detain noncitizens on the federal…
New York Police Dept. Agrees to Curb Stop-and-Frisk Tactics
“We’re talking about stops and frisks and arrests in the sanctity of people’s homes that have had an incredible human toll on the relationship between…
New legal office in North Tulsa offers holistic approach to defending women in court
“TULSA — A week into the job, Robin Steinberg and her staff are already paying house calls. It’s not typical for attorneys, but Steinberg’s team…
City-Funded Lawyers Help More Detained Immigrants Win Cases
“Since its launch in 2013, the project has provided lawyers for 2,000 immigrants through a partnership with three public defender organizations: Bronx Defenders, the Legal…
NYC public defenders urge Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito to allow vote on the Right to Know Act
“Public defenders are pushing City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito as she enters her last year in office to finally allow a vote on two controversial…
To protect their immigrant residents under Trump, some cities are arming them with lawyers
“No one knows for certain what President-elect Donald Trump will do to keep his pledge to deport millions of unauthorized immigrants when he takes office.…
Case Challenging Delays in Bronx Court Can Proceed with New Plaintiffs
“The Bronx Defenders won a partial victory in its suit challenging notoriously long delays for misdemeanor trials in the Bronx. But it will have to…
How Segregation Enables Over-Policing of Communities of Color
“An hour ride on most NYC subway lines should be enough to see how New York City, for all its diversity, is an economically and…
In New York City, lawyers make all the difference for immigrant detainees facing deportation
“While it’s hard enough for the working poor to find qualified representation, doing so as an immigrant in detention is almost impossible. Just 37 percent…
NYPD needs to come clean on seized property data
“Whether through litigation or legislation, New Yorkers must have access to full information regarding these practices. It’s time for the NYPD to open its books.”…