Janet Sabel, Attorney-in-Chief and CEO of The Legal Aid Society, released the following response to a report issued by the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) examining racial and other biases within New York’s court system:
“This report confirms what our clients and staff experience daily. Racial prejudice and other biases are very much embedded in our court system and decisive action is needed immediately.
“The Legal Aid Society was proud to participate in this review, and we commend OCA for conducting a thorough examination resulting in these action items.
“Although more work is needed to root out the many different forms of discrimination facing our clients and staff each day in court, this report is a promising first step, and we encourage OCA to conduct these reviews periodically to ensure that our courts can finally make good on their promise of justice for all who appear before them.”
About The Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society exists for one simple yet powerful reason: to ensure that New Yorkers are not denied their right to equal justice because of poverty. For over 140 years, we have protected, defended, and advocated for those who have struggled in silence for far too long. Every day, in every borough, The Legal Aid Society changes the lives of our clients and helps improve our communities.
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