by Nada Khader | Dec 11, 2024 | Blogs, Director's Blog, Immigration, Progressive News Network
Please join us on the first day of the Legislative Session (likely January 8th) for our New Yorkers United Against Mass Deportation Rally + Press Conference at the Capitol Building in Albany. All individuals who can attend should RSVP Here. Questions about the...
by Nada Khader | Dec 5, 2024 | Blogs, Criminal Justice, Director's Blog, Progressive News Network
From Legal Action Center I am writing to announce the release of our new white paper, “Unlocking Potential: The Role of Community-Based Alternatives in Strengthening Public Safety.” The paper is the result of an extensive survey of ATI and reentry...
by Nada Khader | Nov 26, 2024 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Director's Blog, Environmental and Food Justice, Progressive News Network
Dear Members of WESPAC, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Jennifer Schidlow, and I am a resident of Larchmont, NY. I am reaching out to seek your support and expertise regarding a proposed development at 2399 Boston Post Road, which has raised...
by Nada Khader | Nov 26, 2024 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Criminal Justice, Director's Blog, Economic and Human Rights, Environmental and Food Justice, Progressive News Network
Dear all IADL members and friends, We are announcing the launch of a new issue of the IADL Review on Climate and Social Justice, as well as multiple new statements highlighting key issues and developments in this moment, especially the ongoing Israeli genocide in...
by Nada Khader | Oct 27, 2024 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Criminal Justice, Director's Blog, Racial Justice
Better Oversight Needed at Juvenile Justice Facilities The New York State Office of Children and Family Services is not adequately overseeing juvenile justice facilities outside New York City to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of the youth...