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fromNewsday
1 week ago

Judge halts New York county from enforcing transgender athlete ban after roller derby league sues

NEW YORK - A New York county's law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities has been halted for now. A state appeals court on Wednesday barred Nassau County from enforcing the ban while a legal challenge brought on behalf of a local women's roller derby league plays out.
US politics
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

NY Prison Officials Refuse to Comply with Law Limiting Solitary Confinement

New York prison officials are violating the HALT Act, which restricts solitary confinement usage.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

NYCLU condemns arrest of Comptroller 'for asking questions'

ICE arresting Brad Lander for asking questions is a stunning abuse of power and a threat to our democracy.
NYC politics
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Brooklyn Sees Sharp Rise in NYPD Traffic Stops, Arrests And Searches

Increased police traffic stops in Brooklyn led to more arrests and racial disparities, reflecting aggressive law enforcement tactics.
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