This is a must-read report for policymakers, people who work in the criminal legal system, and the public, regarding the impact of prison transfers in NY.

A new class of defenders joins us for a week of inspiration, trial skills, and community! Welcome to #btsp linkedin.com/posts/new-york…

Public Service Law Hiring & Recruitment News this week: link.psjd.org/TRNGwT

The most effective & humane way to make prison safer is to provide opportunities for release. Yet none of the bills included in the “Robert Brooks” package would reduce the incarcerated population. A woefully inadequate response to the ongoing crisis. cityandstateny.com/policy/2025/06…

This week, our Basic Trial Skills Program gives new attorneys an opportunity to sharpen their courtroom advocacy, practice trial techniques, and build community with colleagues who share a deep commitment to justice. #PublicDefense #TrialSkills #LegalTraining #AdvocacyMatters

Register now for our Annual Conference! Attend 2 full days of CLE sessions, join us as we honor and celebrate awardees at the NYSDA Awards Luncheon, and connect with fellow defense attorneys and team members from all over New York State! More info at bit.ly/58thConference

JustFundIt: Protecting Justice for All | National Legal Aid & Defender Association nlada.org/justfundit

Wonderful opportunity for justice-impacted individuals interested in getting more involved with organizing and advocacy work

Please join us in congratulating NYSDA’s law student scholarship recipients who will be attending our 58th Annual Meeting & Conference!

Thank you to the New York State Defenders Association for seeing me and for acknowledging the battles waged in Albany on behalf of people who are often denied the justice they so richly deserve. I am humbled and honored to receive the Jonathan E. Gradess Service of Justice Award.

🚨 After the death of 29-year-old Ardit Billa at Rikers, a DOC captain + 2 officers have been suspended amid an investigation into missed checks. Families are left without answers while lives continue to be lost in custody. Read via THE CITY ⬇️ thecity.nyc/2025/08/25/ard…

For decades, NY’s child abuse hotline has accepted anonymous tips—opening the door to harassment and harm. These reports often target survivors and low-income families, leading to needless trauma for kids. We are urging Gov. Hochul to sign this important bill and finally put an

REMINDER: registration for our 2-day CLE training is now open! Get in-depth training on key topics in criminal-immigration law practice from over a dozen experienced immigration and criminal defense attorneys and policy experts! 🗓️ Sept 17 & 18 🖊️ immigrantdefenseproject.org/2025-seminar

Raise the Age recognized a simple truth: kids deserve to be treated like kids. DAs and the NYPD want to roll it back—forcing Black and Latino youth back into a system of punishment and neglect. New York must reject this fearmongering. More:nydailynews.com/2025/09/30/pro…

October is Youth Justice Action Month! Join us for a #YJAM Rally @ Horizon followed by a Speak Out @ St. Mary’s Park on Tuesday, 10/21 from 2-6pm. FREE food, giveaways, community resources and ways to get involved with #Right2RemainSilent & #YouthJusticeAndOpportunitiesAct !

We want your input to help us shape the 2026 People's Budget! Check out the link below or scan the QR Code to help the Caucus address systemic inequalities and injustices that are impacting Black, Latino, and AAPI communities across the state! Form Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…