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News Archive for "Criminal Justice Reform"

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LAS Sues to Protect New Yorkers Declared Unfit for Trial

Hundreds are routinely left to languish for months on Rikers Island in horrific conditions while they await the court-ordered mental health treatment.

Listen: Court Faults State for Suspension of Solitary Confinement Reforms

Katherine Haas recently joined The Capitol Pressroom to discuss a victory for Legal Aid's Prisoners’ Rights Project.

Court Ruling Blocks Unlawful Suspension of Solitary Confinement Protections

The Legal Aid Society filed a lawsuit to reinstate the HALT Act in state prisons, which was suspended to appease illegally striking corrections officers.

LAS Wins Court Order to Place NYC Jails Under Receivership

The historic decision will empower an independent authority to implement long-overdue reforms and bring relief to incarcerated New Yorkers who continue to endure inhumane treatment.

LAS Calls on Lawmakers to Pass Treatment Court Expansion Act

This legislation would connect individuals to appropriate services when deemed suitable by a judge, improve public safety, and save taxpayers millions of dollars.

LAS Suit Seeks to End the NYPD’s Discriminatory Gang Database

The database has operated without transparency and accountability at the expense of Black and Latino New Yorkers. There is no evidence it improves public safety or reduces crime.

Listen: LAS Sues Over Pause on Solitary Confinement Protections

Antony Gemmell, with The Legal Aid Society's Prisoners’ Rights Project, joined The Capitol Pressroom to discuss a lawsuit brought by his team to reinstate the HALT Act.

LAS Sues to Reinstate Solitary Confinement Protections

The Legal Aid Society is suing to reinstate the HALT Act, which was suspended to appease illegally striking corrections officers.

Watch: Wrongfully Convicted New Yorkers Demand Evidence Sharing Rules Stay

Divine G and Jeffrey Deskovic, who were both wrongfully convicted, explain why New York's current discovery laws are so important.

Watch: Tina Luongo on the Governor’s Dangerous Discovery Proposal

Luongo, Chief Attorney of Legal Aid's Criminal Defense Practice, recently joined Capital Tonight to discuss Governor Hochul’s proposed changes to New York State’s common sense evidence sharing laws.