ACP coordinates the assignment of attorneys to represent individuals who cannot afford to retain an attorney in various Criminal and Family Court matters.
ACP coordinates the assignment of attorneys to represent individuals who cannot afford to retain an attorney in various Criminal and Family Court matters.
NY lawmakers want limits on shackling pregnant people after Brooklyn courtroom birth
gothamist.com
Legislation pending in the statehouse would restrict use of restraints for pregnant people in police custody.
Opinion: Why does New York shackle women during labor?
www.cityandstateny.com
The Anti-Shackling bill and CARE Act would ensure we treat all pregnant New Yorkers, including those in police custody or incarcerated, with the care they and their newborns deserve.
Albany Strikes a Deal on Immigration Protections
nysfocus.com
The legislation comes after months of haggling over how best to protect New Yorkers from President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Inside New York's struggle to ban bad police officers from law enforcement
centralcurrent.org
Thousands of New York police and peace officers were flagged for decertification, but some of them keep finding ways to don the badge again.
ICE Makes Courthouse Arrest Despite Judge’s Order (Gift Article)
www.nytimes.com
A Honduran man was taken into custody on Tuesday in New York City, which his lawyers said violated a prohibition imposed a day earlier. Hours later, the man was released.
