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The Cop Accountability Project (CAP) of the Criminal Defense Practice’s Law Reform and Special Litigation Unit empowers organizations and communities across New York City to hold police accountable for human rights violations.
14 wrz 2023 · Our team launched a hotline and clinic to support protesters with legal advice and assistance on criminal charges relating to protest activity and on how to hold police officers accountable for wrongful arrests and excessive force.
12 wrz 2024 · The DNA Unit advocates for people targeted by discriminatory, biased, or unfair forensics by defending clients, preventing harm to communities through educating stakeholders, and pursuing changes in policy and law.
22 kwi 2020 · The Criminal Practice staff provides legal advice and representation to members of the public who have not been arrested but need legal help on criminal matters, such as surrendering on an arrest warrant, appearing in a police-arranged line-up, responding to a court subpoena, or answering questions during a police investigation.
Law Enforcement Lookup (LELU) provides one-stop access to law enforcement misconduct data in New York City. LELU is an extension of the Legal Aid Society’s Cop Accountability Project (CAP), which empowers organizations and communities across New York City to hold police officers accountable for civil rights violations.
8 kwi 2024 · The Legal Aid Society is the largest defender group in the city, with more than 650 staff lawyers who cover all five boroughs. The group represents three out of five of all the public defender cases, according to Luongo.
The Legal Aid Society is committed to ensuring equal access to justice for underserved individuals in the greater New York City community. Their mission is to deliver justice to community members across all boroughs and to serve as a source of hope for individuals who are often neglected by the criminal justice system.
