ALBANY – The New York state legislature passed the Gender Recognition Act, which will ensure all New Yorkers can obtain accurate state identity documents that reflect their gender identity. The legislation will create an X gender marker and streamline New York’s antiquated, cumbersome and, for many,
ALBANY – The New York state legislature passed the Less is More Act, which will prevent most people accused of technical parole violations from being put behind bars, and provide protections to ensure people are not incarcerated while their alleged parole violation is adjudicated.
ALBANY – The Senate and Assembly passed legislation to expand the authority of the East Ramapo school district state monitor, a necessary step toward rebuilding a district that will meet all students’ needs.
ALBANY – Today, the New York State Senate joined the Assembly in passing the Survivors of Trafficking Attaining Relief Together (START) Act, a bill that will bring justice to survivors of sex and labor trafficking by vacating their convictions and removing barriers to relief.
RENSSELAER COUNTY – The New York Civil Liberties Union, with pro bono counsel from Latham & Watkins LLP, filed a lawsuit against the Troy Police Department for unlawfully denying the NYCLU’s requests for records related to police misconduct authorized to be disclosed following the repeal of 50-a.
NASSAU COUNTY – The New York Civil Liberties Union, with pro bono counsel from Milbank LLP, filed a lawsuit against the Freeport Police Department for unlawfully denying the NYCLU’s requests for the full slate of records related to police misconduct authorized to be disclosed following the repeal of