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fromAol
4 days ago

When tenants have a right to counsel in eviction cases, but there aren't enough lawyers to help

A couple appearing in eviction court faced a judge without legal representation, only an interpreter, as the landlord’s attorney communicated via phone. The judge denied their request to return home.
NYC real estate
#criminal-justice
fromMission Local
3 months ago
Mission District

After being lambasted by DA, Judge opts to hold mentally ill alleged serial toilet paper thief without bail

fromMission Local
3 months ago
Mission District

After being lambasted by DA, Judge opts to hold mentally ill alleged serial toilet paper thief without bail

more#criminal-justice
#new-york-city
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | NYC courts facing 'bleak' staffing crisis - which union warns could spark 'powder keg' of violence

fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | NYC courts facing 'bleak' staffing crisis - which union warns could spark 'powder keg' of violence

more#new-york-city
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Watch police chase as drug dealer tries to flee before search

This moment showcases a drug dealer's desperate attempt to evade police search, highlighting the risks involved in drug-related offenses.
London politics
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Attorney Allegedly Texts Judge, 'I Wish You Die Tonight In A Car Fire,' But Doesn't Say HE'S Going To Do It, Making This The Most Lawyerly Threat Ever - Above the Law

District Attorney Susan Cacace emphasized the seriousness of the threats, stating that the 'defendant's alleged conduct is especially alarming' amidst increasing threats to judiciary members.
Law
#immigration
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago
NYC parents

A Bronx high schooler showed up for a routine immigration court date. ICE was waiting.

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Living hell': ICE presence at Manhattan immigration court fueling fear and anger among lawyers and visitors alike | amNewYork

ICE agents' presence in immigration court fosters fear and disruption among attendees and legal representatives.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

ICE raids: Mayor Adams says undocumented migrants should still go to court despite sting operations | amNewYork

Mayor Adams urges undocumented immigrants to attend court despite ICE raids, emphasizing the importance of legal proceedings.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

A Bronx high schooler showed up for a routine immigration court date. ICE was waiting.

Dylan's arrest illustrates the risks immigrants face in navigating the U.S. immigration system without legal representation.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

DoJ sues New York for blocking immigration arrests near court

The DoJ has filed a lawsuit against New York challenging policies that protect illegal immigrants from apprehension near courthouses.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Living hell': ICE presence at Manhattan immigration court fueling fear and anger among lawyers and visitors alike | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

ICE raids: Mayor Adams says undocumented migrants should still go to court despite sting operations | amNewYork

more#immigration
#legislation
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago

A Congressional Bill to Limit Court Power Through Injunctions Is a Bad, Transparent Effort to Limit Court Power

The House Judiciary Committee is considering a bill to limit nationwide injunctions, which EFF opposes as undermining judicial checks on executive actions.
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago

A Congressional Bill to Limit Court Power Through Injunctions Is a Bad, Transparent Effort to Limit Court Power

The House Judiciary Committee is considering a bill to limit nationwide injunctions, which EFF opposes as undermining judicial checks on executive actions.
more#legislation
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Guilty verdict in retrial of O.C. judge who shot and killed wife

Ferguson texted his staff saying, "I just lost it," and in a police interview, he expressed, "I killed her... convict my ass - I did it."
Law
#public-safety
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
SF politics

Ontario's beleaguered court system in campaign spotlight as Ford racks up police union endorsements | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
SF politics

Ontario's beleaguered court system in campaign spotlight as Ford racks up police union endorsements | CBC News

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