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News Archive for "50-A"

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LAS Slams Move to Keep NYPD Disciplinary Files Secret

The Legal Aid Society condemned an attempt by the NYC Law Department to keep records produced for lawsuits over racial justice protests confidential, as reported by the New York Daily News.

LAS Troubled by Latest NYPD Misconduct Records Release

Files released by Staten Island DA shed light on lack of accountability for bad cops, as reported by Gothamist.

LAS Cheers as Court Upholds Release of Police Disciplinary Records

The Federal Appeals Court decision affirms lawmakers' landmark repeal of "50-A", reports Newsday.

Over 100 Criminal Justice Reform Groups Call to Publish Correction Officer Disciplinary Information

The Legal Aid Society urged the Governor and Mayor to create and maintain an online database of misconduct and disciplinary records that is freely accessible to the public, according to POLITICO New York.

LAS Calls on DAs, Mayor to Make All NYPD Disciplinary Records Public

The call comes after the Staten Island District Attorney released a trove of documents on officers with credibility issues, as reported by Gothamist.

Judge Lifts Order Barring Release of NYPD Disciplinary Records

The ruling gives the Civilian Complaint Review Board a green light to publish a searchable database of officer complaints, according the New York Daily News.

LAS Praises Ruling in Uniformed Fire Officers Association v. Bill de Blasio

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied the police unions’ effort to restrict the publishing of Civilian Complaint Review Board records, according to Gothamist.

LAS Files Amicus Brief Against Police Efforts to Deny Access to Disciplinary Records

In a backdoor effort to stymie the repeal of Section 50-a, law enforcement unions filed a lawsuit to deny New Yorkers access to these critical officer records, according to Amsterdam News.

LAS Calls for Open Database of Police Misconduct Records

Legal Aid attorney discusses the implications of 50-a repeal on WCNY's Capitol Pressroom podcast.

LAS’ Tina Luongo Among City & State’s Winners of the Week

Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Charge of the Criminal Defense Practice lauded for 50-a repeal, reports City & State.