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U.S. Justice Department and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey Announce Investigation of the City of Trenton and the Trenton Police Department

Office of Public Affairs Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for the Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger for the District of New Jersey announced today that the Justice Department has opened a civil pattern or practice investigation into the City of Trenton, New Jersey, and the Trenton Police Department (TPD). The investigation…

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Mayor Eric Adams Urges Biden Administration to Provide Expedited, Emergency Paths to Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers

NEW YORK – As Republican leaders in Congress continue to refuse to provide any support for cities or states that have seen a mass influx of asylum seekers, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, members of the Adams administration, and elected officials today urged the Biden administration to immediately enhance paths to work authorization for asylum…

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New Yorkers Enthusiastically Endorse Mayor Adams’ Nomination of Randy Mastro for Next City Corporation Counsel

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Nominates Randy Mastro as Corporation Counsel: Broad Support Highlights Mastro’s Legal Expertise and Commitment to Social Justice. Randy Mastro, nominated by NYC Mayor Eric Adams as the city’s next corporation counsel, is widely praised for his extensive legal experience and advocacy for social justice and civil rights. Mastro’s nomination…

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The final version of the IX Rules of the U.S. Department of Education, ‘providing vital protection against discrimination based on sex,’ will come into effect on August 1, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Education has released final regulations under Title IX to strengthen protections against sex-based discrimination in education, ensuring that all students have access to safe and equitable learning environments. These regulations clarify schools’ responsibilities to address sex discrimination, including harassment and violence, and require prompt, fair action in response to complaints. Effective…

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Follow-Up Hearing on Antisemitism at CUNY: Addressing the Damning Lippman Report – Monday, Nov. 25, 10 AM

FOLLOW UP HEARING ON ANTISEMITISM AT CUNY ON THE LIPPMAN REPORT – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 10AM: Two years ago, we held an unprecedented hearing in the City Council that exposed rampant, unchecked antisemitism in the CUNY system. Due to our efforts exposing these systemic failures, Governor Kathy Hochul appointed the Hon. Judge Jonathan Lippman…

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White House Summit on Extreme Heat: How New York Will Benefit from $50 Billion Investment and New Strategies”

The White House recently convened its first-ever summit focused on extreme heat, unveiling a $50 billion initiative aimed at enhancing climate resilience across the nation. As New York faces its own challenges with rising temperatures and heat-related impacts, this summit brings promising new strategies and significant investments that could directly benefit the city. The summit’s…

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