By Esther Claudette Gittens In communities where law enforcement interactions can escalate due to misidentifications, toy guns and other weapon-like toys pose a unique danger. These toys, while often viewed as innocent instruments of play, have led to tragic consequences when mistaken for real weapons by police officers. Non-White families, whose children are disproportionately affected […]
By Victoria Francis, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Ryan Rodrick Beiler / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. State and local communities are at the forefront of shaping the lives of […]
By American Immigration Council, Yared Avalos Iniguez| Editorial credit: Chad Zuber / shuttertsock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. Across the globe, immigrants are increasingly being blamed for committing crimes, with right-wing groups […]
Editorial Credit: Lev Radin/ shutterstock.com Marcia Campbell Stole over $250,000 and a Family Home from Vulnerable New Yorkers with Help from Her Husband and an Associate. New Deed Theft Law Co-Authored by AG James Used to Help Return Stolen Home NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark […]
Editorial Credit: Lev Radin /shutterstock.com New Law Taking Effect Today Makes Deed Theft a Crime, Expands AG’s Authority to Prosecute Deed Theft Click here to listen to Attorney General James discuss new protections against deed theft! NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James reminded New Yorkers that a new law establishing deed theft […]
Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Miguel Romero, who died on November 19, 2022, after an encounter with members of the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Uniondale. Following a thorough investigation, which included […]
