“Unlimited and secretive spending by special interest groups is especially out-of-place in elections for state judges, who are supposed to be impartial.” How Citizens United Threatens Judicial Independence brennancenter.org/our-work/analy…

New York Law Journal: Police Should Apply Domestic Violence Advocates' Lessons on Strangulation to Chokeholds - Her Justice herjustice.org/nyljopinion-am…

State courts won't extend terms this year for senior judges over age 70 recordonline.com/story/news/202…

NY lawmakers just introduced legislation to end a wide range of fines & fees. Will other states follow suit? 👀 "It's toxic revenue," said FFJC's NY Director, Katie Adamides. "We should never rely on someone breaking the law for government to break even." law360.com/articles/13160…

NY Push To Nix Court Fines, Fees Could Spread Nationwide - Law360 law360.com/articles/13160…

Don’t forget state judicial races! Conservative money is pouring into several key races that have the potential to flip the ideological balance of state supreme courts.

ICE’s targeting of immigrant New Yorkers in our courts keeps victims and witnesses from coming forward. It makes all of us less safe. We need permanent protections here in New York. I urge Governor Cuomo to sign the #ProtectOurCourtsAct into law. #ICEOutOfCourts

Governor Cuomo Signs the 'Protect Our Courts' Act on.ny.gov/3agFZ4a via @nygovcuomo

Evictions are already happening across New York. We need a universal moratorium that covers EVERYONE. Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo, Sen. Stewart-Cousins, and @CarlHeastie must extend the moratorium past the Dec 31, 2020 expiration date and amend it to cover all NYers suffering during the pandemic.

“While this is a step in the right direction, New York is overdue for broader fines & fees reform," said FFJC's Katie Adamides. “Until NY ends its reliance on fines & fees for revenue, we'll continue to see the extreme harm that these regressive taxes cause.” theappeal.org/politicalrepor…

Everyone deserves legal representation in our country and housing security is crucial, especially during a pandemic. Proud to lead my colleagues in supporting the use of federal funds for legal aid to prevent evictions.

Low-income New Yorkers need legal representation more than ever now! Fully restore Legal Services Assistance Funding!

Modern Courts issued a statement today on the historical importance and constitutional duty of the New York State Senate to holding hearings on the Governor Kathy Hochul nominee for Chief Judge. tinyurl.com/yc3eemfz

NY Senate Leader Indicates LaSalle Will Get Senate Hearing at.law.com/dfc4c5?cmp=sha… via New York Law Journal

Judiciary Meeting Via: @nysenate: nysenate.gov/calendar/meeti…

NYS Senate hearings on Chief Judge Nomination. Packed hearing room.

This seems like a good time to enact legislation by Brad Hoylman-Sigal 🌈🥯 to permit audiovisual coverage of court proceedings in New York State. Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Dan Novack Mickey Osterreicher

WATCH: Maggie Haberman Says Cameras In Court 'Vital' So Trump Can't Lie About What's Happening mediaite.com/a/gfpkg via @mediaite

Time is of the Essence! New York needs audio-visual coverage of court proceedings! Especially now! Read our report, please! moderncourts.org/cameras-in-the… Governor Kathy Hochul @CarlHeastie Thank you Brad Hoylman-Sigal 🌈🥯 #accesstojustice #camerasincourts #judicialindependence #TrumpArraignment

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