Attorneys and social workers vote to unionize Queens public defender agency
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“The goal is to preserve health and safety at this time — better working conditions, fair representation and a higher standard of representation.”
Read MoreQueens Public Library kicks off week of justice reform initiatives
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The Queens Public Library kicked off a week of programming Monday to help formerly incarcerated patrons and their family members.
Read MoreQueens Defenders and Queens Public Library team up for reentry program
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“This technology-focused initiative will help individuals re-establish themselves in the community as they aspire to lead productive lives free of further justice-system involvement.”
Read MoreRockaway Community Justice Center offers a second chance for low-level offenders
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“A low-level offense should not equal a life sentence for our young people. Unfortunately that’s what’s happened too often in communities of color in the Rockaways, with young people locked out of employment, housing, job opportunities.”
Read MoreFederal judge dismisses public defender lawsuit to halt in-person criminal proceedings
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“This Court does not, and indeed cannot, dictate if, when, and how state criminal courts reopen.”
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 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 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 MoreJudges can now order electronic monitoring instead of bail in New York City
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Some Rikers inmates will go home with ankle bracelets
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