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The Fight for Justice for Communities of Color Continues, Advocates Tell Albany
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JOINT STATEMENT June 11, 2021 Contact: Rachel Cohen, rachel@immdefense.org, 917-370-8464 The Fight for Justice for Communities of Color Continues, Advocates Tell…
Runa Rajagopal Selected As Wasserstein Fellow
Runa Rajagopal, our Managing Director of the Civil Action Practice, was selected as a Wasserstein Fellow -The Program recognizes exemplary lawyers who have distinguished themselves…
Sarah Deri Oshiro Awarded Association’s Legal Services Award
Sarah Deri Oshiro, our Managing Director of the Immigration Practice, was awarded the Association’s Legal Services Award. She will be receiving her award at the…
The Bronx Defenders Reaches Settlement in Bronx Court Delay Case
Settlement will ensure Bronx Courts uphold people’s constitutional rights to due process and speedy trials. ** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ** CONTACT: Anna Kim (annakim@bronxdefenders.org) 646-504-2977…
The Bronx Defenders Announces Chief Operating Officer, Candice Carnage
The Bronx Defenders are proud to announce today that Candice Carnage, an experienced executive with over 20 years of non-profit experience, will serve as the…
The Bronx Defenders Responds to White House Immigration Proposal
On January 25, the White House released its Framework on Immigration Reform & Border Security. The Bronx Defenders’ Managing Director of Immigration, Sarah Deri Oshiro, responded…
The Bronx Defenders responds to Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State address
New York, NY — On January 3, 2017, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo delivered the annual State of the State address in Albany and unveiled a…
The Bronx Defenders Names Justine Olderman Executive Director
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Bronx Defenders announced today that Justine Olderman, an experienced attorney with 17 years at the organization, was selected to take…
BxD Testifies Before City Council at Hearing on Progress in Closing Rikers Island
On December 4, 2017, Alice Fontier, Managing Director of The Bronx Defenders’ Criminal Defense Practice presented written and oral testimony before the New York City…
Rikers inmate who died of overdose ‘needed’ and ‘wanted’ rehab program — but was never treated
“The fact is that there are people dealing with these kinds of medical crises who simply should not be in jail, but rather be receiving…