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A win for judicial process was marked on July 6, 2023, with the unanimous reversal of the conviction of Gregory Ramos. In People v Gregory Ramos, the weight of the evidence lay against the testimony of a jailhouse informant that the court determined was “completely at odds” with other evidence the prosecutors submitted. “The Appellate Division rectified…
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A Win for Justice

A win for judicial process was marked on July 6, 2023, with the unanimous reversal of the conviction of Gregory Ramos. In People v Gregory Ramos, the…
The Education Advocacy Program of the Legal Aid Bureau represents students at long-term suspension hearings, including clients ranging from autistic Kindergarteners to parenting high school students, each with a unique story and individualized needs that are not being met by their schools or other service providers. Unjustly harsh, inappropriate or unsubstantiated disciplinary decisions are appealed…
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Transforming Young Lives

The Education Advocacy Program of the Legal Aid Bureau represents students at long-term suspension hearings, including clients ranging from autistic Kindergarteners to parenting high school…
Regulations Governing State Program Establish ‘Shadow Foster Care System,’ Strip Away CoreProtections Afforded to Children and Parents NEW YORK, April 6, 2022– three groups that represent children in foster care filed a lawsuit against the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (“OCFS”) over its regulations establishing the Host Homes Program. Represented by…
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Child Advocates File Lawsuit Seeking to Terminate the New York State Office of Children and Family Services’ Host Homes Program

Regulations Governing State Program Establish ‘Shadow Foster Care System,’ Strip Away CoreProtections Afforded to Children and Parents NEW YORK, April 6, 2022– three groups that…
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