Press Releases

The NYCLU has media staff to handle inquiries from journalists on issues affecting civil liberties and constitutional freedoms. To schedule an interview with an NYCLU expert, members of the press can call (212) 607-3372 or email media@nyclu.org.

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Appeals Court Recognizes that Farmworkers Have a Fundamental Right to Organize

ALBANY - A state appellate court today declared unconstitutional a Jim Crow-era exclusion in state law that denies farmworkers the right to organize and collectively bargain.

May 23, 2019

NYCLU Analysis Shows Capital Region Schools Disproportionately Suspend Students of Color

The majority of school districts across the region discipline students of color at higher rates than white students, advocates call for statewide school discipline reform

May 22, 2019

NYCLU Statement on Rep. Peter King’s Response to Blocked Constituents on Facebook

NEW YORK – On April 24, the New York Civil Liberties Union sent Rep. Peter King a letter calling for his office to unblock the dozens of people who were banned from commenting on his Facebook page.

May 21, 2019

NY State Passes Legislation to Prevent Unwarranted Evictions for Calling 911

State Senate approves nuisance ordinance reform, preserves right to call 911 without housing repercussions

May 14, 2019

NYCLU Statement on Parole Granted for Judith Clark

NEW YORK -Today, the New York State Parole Board granted Judy Clark, who was serving a life sentence for her role in a robbery, her release on parole.

April 18, 2019

NYCLU Analysis: Border Patrol Records Show Troubling Coordination with Local Police far from Border

Documents obtained through public records requests show local law enforcement unlawfully enabling federal immigration enforcement

April 3, 2019

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