NYCLU Rally Packs Capitol Grounds with Call for Albany to Resist Trump Agenda
Nearly 1500 supporters of the
The largest statewide gathering in the NYCLU's history comes after a swell of new members in response to the election of
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Rally speakers included NYCLU Executive Director
The rally and Day of Action focus on five legislative demands:
* Enact public defense reform that ensures the constitutional right to effective counsel.
Poor New Yorkers charged with a crime often rely on court appointed attorneys who have few resources and face massive caseloads. People are held in jail for no reason and plead guilty to charges even when innocent. As the Trump administration promises a "tough on crime" approach that drives mass incarceration, the Justice Equality Act would ensure that the state properly funds and oversees public defense services, fulfilling its constitutional duty to provide counsel and advancing equal justice.
* Protect reproductive freedom by reforming
Roe v. Wade established a woman's right to abortion throughout pregnancy to protect her health and her life, or when the fetus is not viable. But
* Fight hate by protecting New Yorkers from discrimination.
The Trump administration recently rescinded guidance clarifying transgender students' rights. Now lawmakers can strengthen
* Protect New Yorkers' privacy by limiting surveillance and eliminating sensitive personal information from government databases.
Police need a warrant before searching people's photos, files, letters and other physical documents, but state laws do not require the same protections for phones or emails, text messages and other digital documents. The
* Promote police accountability and transparency by reporting street stops, arrests and police misconduct.
"This is just the beginning of our efforts to stand up for civil liberties and safeguard
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