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A Win for Justice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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...

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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 students, each with a unique story and individualized needs that are not being...

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Legal Aid Bureau Applauds Passage of Marijuana Reform

 ***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***Statement on NYS Marijuana Legalization The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo issued the following statement in support of the passage of the Marijuana Reform and Taxation Act: Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Applauds Passage of Marijuana Reform and...

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Changing the Playing Field for Appeal Waivers

By Susan Ministero, Chief Attorney of Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit The Court of Appeals issued a decision in November of last year that has had significant impact on appellate courts’ determinations regarding the validity of appeal waivers throughout the state. In...

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We Must Dismantle Structural Racism #BlackLivesMatter

The tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer has sounded yet another clarion call to end racial inequality and police brutality and to reform a broken system that too often allows these injustices to stand. This past weekend Americans...

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A Win for Justice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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...

read more

Changing the Playing Field for Appeal Waivers

By Susan Ministero, Chief Attorney of Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit The Court of Appeals issued a decision in November of last year that has had significant impact on appellate courts’ determinations regarding the validity of appeal waivers throughout the state. In...

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Letter to Cuomo: Take Action to Reduce the Prison Population

“We write to provide a blueprint for a structured release program that will not compromise public safety, and to offer the pro bono assistance of our extensive network of law firm partners and public defenders who stand ready to provide legal and logistical assistance to implement a program that you approve. It would be our privilege to work side-by-side with you to help save the lives of incarcerated individuals, correction officers and the family members of correction officers across the state.”

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NYS Defender Groups Oppose Unconstitutional Bail Reform Proposal with Pre-emptive Jailing

“The governor’s proposal represents a radical departure from constitutional principles, sound public policy, and common sense. This bill would authorize a judge to jail a person on unproven charges based solely on speculation that person may be arrested in the future. The bill would dramatically increase the numbers of people held in jail prior to the adjudication of charges.”

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Allow the Bail Reforms to Work

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***Statement on NYS Senate Majority Proposal to Roll Back Bail Reform The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo issued the following statement in response to a proposal by the New York State Senate Majority to roll back bail reform: Allow the Bail...

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