Public defenders say Gov. Hochul’s budget will increase jail population
A coalition of New York City public defenders has criticized Gov. Kathy...
Brooklyn Defenders and others want transparent COVID protocols for NYC jails
A group of legal service providers including Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) came...
Public defenders denied in bid to halt non-emergency in-person court proceedings amid COVID-19
Two weeks ago, local public defender services from each of the five...
Public defenders sue state to stop in-person criminal proceedings during COVID crisis
Six public defender organizations sued the state Tuesday to stop in-person...
Public defender groups: Court opening plan endangers clients, staff
A coalition of New York City public defender organizations has called on...