Civil rights groups back federal suit against NYPD’s ‘Suspect DNA Index’
Three civil rights groups on Thursday filed a joint amicus brief in the Legal Aid Society’s federal class…
Legal advocates demand accountability after woman gives birth in Brooklyn courtroom • Brooklyn Paper
Members of New York City’s main public defenders union and legal advocacy groups gathered outside Brooklyn courthouses on…
Future of ‘No More 24’ home healthcare bill uncertain as support within City Council continues to dwindle
Two more New York City Council members withdrew their support this week for Intro. 303, the “No More…
Attempt to dismiss case against Queens man shot by cop rejected
QUEENS — Queens Supreme Court Justice Leigh Cheng on Wednesday refused to throw out charges against Jabez Chakraborty,…
New York paid $117 million to settle NYPD misconduct lawsuits across 2025
New York City has paid out more than $117 million in the past year to resolve police misconduct…
NYC taxpayers are out millions for NYPD misconduct
CITYWIDE — NEW YORK CITY TAXPAYERS in 2025 had to pay more than $117.3 million in legal penalties…
Nearly $800 million since 2019
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City paid more than $117 million last year to settle police misconduct…
Joint amicus brief seeks to bar challenge to NYC’s Sanctuary Laws
CITYWIDE — BROOKLYN DEFENDER SERVICES, the Legal Aid Society and several other immigrant advocacy groups have filed a…
NYC to overhaul SNAP application process after lawsuit
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City has promised to speed up its process for approving and recertifying…