'Reluctant to Trust'?: NY Courts Continue to Grapple With Complexities of Jury Diversity
Increasing jurors' compensation, creating a travel stipend, child care services, and relaxing limits on people who struggle with English were among suggestions to diversify jury pools in upstate New ...
New York appeals court upholds voting rights law
A New York appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling striking down a state law that prohibits local governments from ...
In Second of Four NY Hearings, Court Commission Grapples With Complexities of Jury Diversification
It was the second forum on the topic by the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, a statewide body of judges, attorneys and court administrators dedicated to promoting racial and ethic fairness in ...
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Norma Jennings sworn in as New York State’s first Black LGBTQ+ Civil Court judge
The Honorable Judge Norma Jennings, New York State’s first Black and lesbian civil court judge, was sworn in on Jan. 30 in ...
Appeals court upholds NY state voting rights law, reversing lower court
The suit, which was filed in March, was one of at least four lawsuits filed under New York's Voting Rights Act.
New York's State Voting Rights Law Upheld by Appellate Court
New York can enforce its law banning voter dilution, suppression, intimidation, and obstruction, a Brooklyn appellate court ruled Thursday.