Susan Bryant

Jesus fucking christ. They made a woman appear for a criminal court arraignment even though she was 9 months pregnant and she gave birth while handcuffed to a bench *inside the courtroom*

In an interview at his Manhattan office, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson outlines a vision to create more equitable outcomes for New York families. imprintnews.org/top-stories/ne…

On this day in 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed while standing on a hotel balcony in Memphis. Dr. King was there supporting an economic protest by Black sanitation workers. calendar.eji.org/racial-injusti…

Happy Gideon Day, especially to my brothers & sisters in the #PDlife #GideonvWainwright uscourts.gov/about-federal-…

ICE heavily relies on agencies of all kinds to fuel the deportation machine, but over the past decade they've increasingly relied on the police-to-deportation pipeline. Read the growing list of reported cases of law enforcement collusion w/ICE in NY state: bit.ly/NY-ICEwatch

We are thrilled that Montgomery Square is now open. This space is dedicated to the Montgomery decade that changed the world. From 1955 to 1965, Black people with extraordinary courage sparked a movement in Montgomery that transformed our country and world. eji.org/news/eji-annou…

Trump just cut 2000 federal funding/grants, amounting to more than 2 billion dollars, for addiction and mental health programs and treatment Whole programs & departments could be laid off because people get paid directly from grant contracts npr.org/2026/01/14/nx-…

DHS turned 23 this week. While many will be with loved ones this holiday, we're thinking of the millions and millions of people impacted by the U.S.'s mass deportation machine - something DHS played no small part in creating. A world before DHS existed. So can a world beyond it.

This weekend, Loved Ones Link, our no-cost transportation program operated in partnership with NYS DOCCS, will offer bus routes to help families visit loved ones experiencing incarceration in New York State prisons. The program is designed to ease the burden of long-distance travel and support families in staying connected during incarceration. Sign up here: osborneny.tfaforms.net/f/FT_Quick_Int…

Bryan Stevenson’s words capture what so many Black public defenders experience: having to navigate bias and maintain composure while protecting the clients and communities who can’t always walk away.

LSC’s new Rural Justice Task Force report is the first of its kind, exploring the barriers rural Americans face in accessing legal help and the community-driven solutions already making a difference. Read it today: lsc.gov/rural #RuralJustice #A2J

Alex Adams, who was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate to lead the Administration for Children and Families, invited state child welfare leaders to work with him on a number of priorities laid out in a recent email message. imprintnews.org/youth-services…

Thousands of federal public defenders and staff haven’t been paid for weeks. Still, they continue to stand up for their clients, their communities, and the constitutional promise of justice for all. BPDA stands in solidarity with every defender holding the line for justice.

Got questions about SNAP? We’ve compiled key resources to help New Yorkers stay informed and prepared: legalaidnyc.org/get-help/gover…

Got questions about SNAP? Our new guide covers what you need to know if the government shutdown continues. ⬇️ legalaidnyc.org/get-help/gover…

We want your input to help us shape the 2026 People's Budget! Check out the link below or scan the QR Code to help the Caucus address systemic inequalities and injustices that are impacting Black, Latino, and AAPI communities across the state! Form Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

What does justice look like through the eyes of Black public defenders? Warriors in Law by Zamir Ben-Dan dives deep—sharing the voices, challenges, and triumphs of 54 attorneys who fight daily for fairness and freedom. 📖 Read this book: test-organization-58.gitbook.io/warriors-in-law

According to Albany-based immigration lawyer Matthew Geiling and NYIC Legal Director Rosanna Eugenio, the overlap in law enforcement agencies involved in immigration now often makes it difficult to even determine who has custody of a person. syracuse.com/state/2025/10/…

🗓️ Save the Date! Learn how Psychiatric Advance Directives empower choice, dignity, and recovery. Don’t miss this important webinar! Hosted by Alliance VP of Public Policy, Luke SIkinyi Only on October 16th at 12PM Register Here:buff.ly/j0PFwQs

My sympathies to the Hale Spencer family. I only met Maggie’s dad once, but it was clear that he loved his family very much. A sad loss to the legal and the local newspaper communities.