‘Frankly shocking’ — Association of Supreme Court Justices slams OCA decision to cut judges and staff
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“This, frankly, shocking decision could not have come at a worse time.”
Read MoreNew York Court leaders double down on plan to cut 46 judges
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“We are compelled to take additional painful and difficult steps such as the decisions regarding certification.”
Read MoreOPINION: In-person court proceedings are dangerous to all involved, especially people of color
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“Social distancing will not protect our clients from an airborne virus in New York’s aging courthouses.”
Read MorePublic defenders sue state to stop in-person criminal proceedings during COVID crisis
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“Clients face the tragic and illegal choice between their fundamental right to participate in their own cases and their health and safety.”
Read MoreNYC public defenders threaten to sue state to stop in-person criminal proceedings
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“The ADA does not permit OCA to force attorneys to choose between risking their health or being removed from representing their clients.”
Read MorePublic defender groups say court opening plan endangers clients and staff
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“We strongly oppose re-opening of the Supreme Court because it is not safe and it is not essential to do so.”
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 MoreQueens DA won’t join lawsuit to stop ICE arrests, Katz ‘100% supportive’ (Updated)
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"Acting Queens DA John Ryan said he does not think the state has “the authority to prevent federal agents from carrying out their duties.”
Read MoreSix sex abuse cases filed in Queens under state’s new Child Victims Act
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‘We have been preparing for months and are prepared for the anticipated filing of hundreds and hundreds if not thousands of cases starting today.’
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