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August 12, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Bronx Defenders and New York Giants Players Partner Amid George Floyd-Sparked Social Justice Movement

"We did not realize how much needs to be changed in order to eradicate these issues" of criminal justice system inequities based on racial discrimination, "and we are motivated to help The Bronx Defenders do that," said Blake Martinez, the Giants newly acquired linebacker.
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August 03, 2020 | New York Law Journal

'We Will Not Be Swayed': NY Courts' Slow March Toward In-Person Proceedings Will Continue, Chief Judge Says

"The New York State Unified Court System has never stopped functioning. Not for a day, not for an hour, not for a minute," said Chief Judge Janet DiFiore responding to critics.
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July 29, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Public Defenders Blast Ruling Allowing In-Person New York City Criminal Court Appearances

The ruling, by U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter Jr. of the Southern District of New York, denied a preliminary injunction to halt the courts' reopening until the Office of Court Administration implemented a new plan that made accommodations for medically at-risk staff and defendants, including video and telephonic hearings.
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July 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Federal Judge Denies Defenders' Bid for Temporary Order to Pause New York City's In-Person Court Proceedings

The public defenders have said they were surprised by Marks' July 7 announcement that some in-person proceedings would resume in the city as the court system entered Phase Three of its reopening plan.
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July 17, 2020 | Litigation Daily

Federal Judge Denies Public Defenders' Request to Pause New York City's In-Person Court Proceedings

The public defenders have said they were surprised by a July 7 announcement from Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks that some in-person proceedings would resume in the city as the court system entered the next phase of its reopening plan.
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July 15, 2020 | New York Law Journal

New York City Defenders Sue Court Administrators Alleging Reopening Is Causing Bias Against Disabled

The lawsuit comes days after the organizations publicly objected to the planned return of the in-person court proceedings for nonemergency matters.
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July 13, 2020 | New York Law Journal

En Banc 2nd Circuit Won't Eye Decision Allowing Federal Funding to Be Withheld From States and Locales Over Sanctuary Policies

The ruling laid bare sharp differences between the judges appointed to the court by Democrats and its ascendant conservative majority, bolstered by four judicial appointments of President Donald Trump.
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July 09, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Public Defenders Call on NY Courts to Reconsider In-Person Appearances During Reopening Process

In a statement, Office of Court Administration spokesman Lucian Chalfen said the courts are taking a conservative approach.
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July 02, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Appeals Court Reverses Intellectually Disabled Man's Murder Conviction, Citing Judge's Error

The Bronx Supreme Court judge "made no effort to translate the standard litany [of guilty plea colloquy questions] into simple language that would be understandable to someone with defendant's limited capacities," wrote Appellate Division, First Department Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels.
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June 30, 2020 | New York Law Journal

New York Law Journal Announces Its 2020 Distinguished Leaders

We are highlighting lawyers who had great performances while demonstrating clear leadership skills leading to positive outcomes.
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