“Some reported being out of their cells no more than four hours a day and some less than that. When I asked how they were doing, one talked about his anxiety getting worse. Several talked about it being inhumane." nydailynews.com/2024/07/30/nyc…

"Failing to investigate [allegations of sexual assault] - it’s contrary to any basic standards of decency. This is just reflective of the general indifference that the city has towards the lives of people who are held at Rikers." - Prof. Alex Reinert gothamist.com/news/rikers-gu…

The NY Court system comes out in favor of the Jury of Our Peers Act, "embraces this measure’s vision of reintegrating into society those who have fully served the terms of their sentences." nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-polit…

Conviction integrity units are great but I put it to you that it’s weird for the press to celebrate their work without looking at the ongoing underlying practices by the same DAs’ offices that give police testilying a pass in the first place: hellgatenyc.com/queens-da-let-…

In 2023 IDP and Shinji BABA released emails detailing collusion between NY Dept of Corrections + ICE, violating NYC laws. The agency took steps to facilitate detention & deportation of immigrant NYers, disregarding the rights of those detained– and it’s why we need Intro214! #ICEOutNYC

We’re talking with @nyccouncil members today to demand safety + stability for immigrant New Yorkers! Intro 214 is crucial in preventing unjust detention and separation and creating accountability when agencies violate local laws. Follow along as we fight to get #ICEOutNYC!

New York City Council NYCLU Mekong NYC Families for Freedom Councilmember Christopher Marte LatinoJustice PRLDEF ⚖️ Make the Road NY 🦋 BAJI African Communities Together The Bronx Defenders We need New York City Council members to stand with immigrant NYers and push the city to create a pathway to accountability when agencies violate our local laws- Intro 214 is crucial in preventing detention and separation of NYers and we need to pass it now! #ICEOutNYC

New York City Council NYCLU Mekong NYC Families for Freedom Councilmember Christopher Marte LatinoJustice PRLDEF ⚖️ Make the Road NY 🦋 BAJI African Communities Together The Bronx Defenders New York County Defender Services Council Member Shahana Hanif Alexa Avilés Did you know? In 2013 Immigrant Defense Project + BAJI released emails exposing collusion between NY Dept of Corrections + ICE, violating NYC laws. The agency took active steps to facilitate detention & deportation of immigrant NYers, disregarding the rights of those detained #ICEOutNYC

Despite existing hard-fought laws to foster safety & stability, NYPD and Dept of Corrections continue to conspire w/ ICE to target + deport immigrant NYers. Tell your @nyccouncil member to support Intro214 to ensure accountability + justice! #ICEOutNYC ✏️p2a.co/ZblBl11

NYCDS staff came together to raise funds to purchase 28 backpacks filled with school supplies for kids in need. Thank you NYCDS family for pitching in to support our communities! #BackToSchool

The Coney Island case is a horrible act of violence. There must be accountability for the harm that occurred. Unfortunately, the NYT’s reporting here seriously misrepresents local policies that are crucial for keeping the public safe. Thread 🧵x.com/nytimes/status…

📰BREAKING: Tomorrow marks 3 years from the deadline to #CloseRikers. NOW is the time for Mayor Adams to take action to deliver on the legal & moral mandate to shut this hell hole down. But he isn't doing that. So, we created an announcement for him... nygoodnews.net

Women who go into custody should not have to endure sexual assault and abuse just to survive a stint in NYC. #CloseRikers

MUST READ: Joseph Sanchez, incarcerated at Sullivan Correctional writes in the The New York Times: "Hopelessness and despair are contagious and toxic — yet another reason the Second Look Act deserves serious consideration." nytimes.com/2024/09/08/opi…

Scammers have been contacting incarcerated people & their families claiming they can get people out of jail for a fee. These are neither bail funds nor bail bond companies. They are predatory & illegal. Beware of these orgs: adtrustmen.com bureauofdefenseintelligence.com

NYCDS Legal Director Sergio De La Pava in Publishers Weekly: “There’s an electricity to representing someone who is in deep trouble, or even minor trouble,” he says. “And that can become addictive pretty quickly.” publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/au…

Congratulations to NYCDS Executive Director Stan German & Legal Director Sergio De La Pava, for being recognized on the City & State NY Latino 100 List! cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…

Day one of Fall 2024 Misdemeanor Training with 6 new trial attorneys, 1 immigration attorney and 2 social workers is in the books! Welcome to the newest NYCDS class!