'Equal justice to the foreign born can be celebrated today.' — Queens' Latino Lawyers Assoc. responds to DACA decision
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‘Once again a federal court has underlined the illegal behavior of the Trump Administration.’
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Two CUNY Law alums sponsored bill to repeal 50-a
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State Sen. Jamaal Bailey and Assemblymember Danny O’Donnell both graduated from the LIC law school.
Read MoreCouncil passes bill compelling NYPD to share surveillance strategies
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The measure would require the NYPD to publish its surveillance technologies and strategies.
Read MoreQueens ties on state task force examining use of court technologies
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The task force has 24 members, including several connected to Queens.
Read MoreNew York courts will close Friday as state commemorates Juneteenth for first time
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“Next year it has to be a state holiday. This is American history and we have to acknowledge it.”
Read MoreCouncil will vote on bill forcing NYPD to explain surveillance strategies
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“New Yorkers deserve to know the type of surveillance that the NYPD uses and its impacts on communities.”
Read MoreRepeal of 50-a may prompt release of district attorneys’ problem cop lists
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“District attorneys, the city and law enforcement agencies can no longer hide behind Police Secrecy Law 50-a.”
Read MoreCuomo cuts off funding for police departments without plan to curb excessive force
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Departments must develop a plan to address over-policing in collaboration with local communities.
Read MoreJamaica church, ex-teacher sued twice for child sex abuse under state victim’s law
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The complaints accuse the church of doing nothing to stop the alleged sex abuse.
Read MoreNYC expands Cure Violence model in Jamaica amid effort to end over-policing
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“We are involved in a human justice initiative where people at the center of the work that we do.”
Read MoreTenant lawyers urge state to slow housing court reopening plan
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“The prospect of eviction of thousands of individuals and families, do not represent the ideals of a fair and just court system.”
Read MorePublic defenders pack Black Lives Matter rally outside Queens Criminal Court
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Coordinated rallies took place at courthouses across NYC Monday.
Read MoreState lawmakers vote to repeal 50-a with support from all seven Queens senators
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“It’s time we start listening to those who are closest to the pain.”
Read MoreCourthouses in New York City begin reopening Wednesday
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Judges, clerks and some other personnel will return to the buildings Wednesday.
Read MoreWith grand juries on hold, New York City courts move to preliminary hearings
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There have been at least 19 preliminary hearings in Queens.
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