50-a Law

For over 40 years, police departments used section 50-a of the state civil rights law to hide police discipline and misconduct

New Bill In Albany Could Prevent New York Police From Hiding Their Abuse

In June 2020 state legislators took a historic step meant to end New York’s time as the most secretive state in the country when ...

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NYC Public Advocate Praises Court Ruling on Police Misconduct Files

[Police Misconduct Files] Williams: “Unfortunately, for too long, disingenuous actors including the leadership of several law enforcement unions have sought to shield bad actors ...

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BLACK AMERICANS MUST FORCE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO ADDRESS RACIAL POLICING IN THE 2020 ELECTIONS

[“Speaking Truth To Empower”] Previously, I’ve called for primary challenges against Democrats—including Black ones—who are unresponsive to the needs of our people. We must ...