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US politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose faces tough choices to balance budget shortfall - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces a projected $65 million shortfall requiring tough service reductions while prioritizing public safety, libraries, youth programs, parks, and immigrant legal defense funding.
New York City
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

He Left Paul, Weiss On Principle. Now He's In Charge Of New York City's Legal Future. - Above the Law

Steven Banks will become New York City Corporation Counsel and lead a 200‑lawyer expansion to restore aggressive, immigrant-focused, civil-rights legal advocacy.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Mamdani nominates Steven Banks as next Law Department head, names City Hall chief counsel amNewYork

Zohran Mamdani nominated Steven Banks as Corporation Counsel, named Ramzi Kassem chief counsel, and pledged to hire 200 additional Law Department lawyers.
US politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

Asylum-Seekers' Stories Come to The Freight in Berkeley | KQED

A fundraising screening and concert will showcase a 27-minute documentary from arts-based workshops sharing asylum seekers' stories and highlighting immigrant legal and social services.
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