New report examines the community-led movement that closed ICE detention sites at three NJ county jails and offers strategies for today’s rapidly changing enforcement landscape
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CUNY Law’s INRC and Coalition Partners Release New Report on the Campaign That Closed 3 ICE Detention Sites in New Jersey
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Senator Kristen Gonzalez Hosts Inaugural “State of the District” at CUNY School of Law
New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez hosted her first-ever “State of the District” on Monday, November 17th at CUNY School of Law in Long Island City, bringing together constituents, community partners, and…
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CUNY Law at SOMOS 2025: Creating Connections, Strengthening Community
Leaders and alumni from CUNY Law took part in the conference’s wide range of programming
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Five CUNY Law Students Recognized by Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County for Excellence and Commitment to Justice
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CUNY Law Secures $6M Investment to Expand Community Space in Queens, Deepening Local Partnerships and Access to Justice
Championed by Council Member Julie Won, the project will transform a former kitchen into a hub for student learning, civic engagement, and youth programming
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CUNY Law Discusses Where Our Community Stands On The First Amendment, Censorship, and Higher Education
The CUNY Law community came together for this informative presentation presented by our Faculty Professional Development Committee and vital dialogue with faculty, students, and staff.
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As Chief Pro Bono Counsel, Harlene Katzman ’95 is Making the Legal System More Equitable and Fair
In celebration of Pro Bono Week, we asked Harlene to reflect on her career inspiring generations of lawyers to serve low income and vulnerable communities through pro bono work.
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Confronting True Crime: Defenders Clinic Client John J. Lennon Discusses Clemency from Sing Sing
The Defenders Clinic hosted a powerful conversation with incarcerated journalist John J. Lennon on true crime, mass incarceration, and his new book, The Tragedy of True Crime. The event spotlighted the clinic’s…
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Institute hosts Nobel Laureates and Global Leaders to Address Rising Authoritarianism and Build Solidarity Strategies
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CUNY Law Faculty to Present at UCLA Law’s Critical Race Theory 25th Anniversary Symposium
The convening marks a milestone in the development of Critical Race Theory as a field and features panels with nationally recognized scholars examining CRT’s trajectory from academic intervention to transformative practice.
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From Law to Literature, Robin Newman ’96 Advances Legal Education Through Children’s Books
In a Q&A with author Robin Newman ’96, she reflects on how there are many things you can do with a law degree and how her legal education continues to influence her…
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CUNY Law Ranked #1 in the Nation for Public Interest
“Public service isn’t just about nonprofit jobs or courtroom advocacy,” says Professor Charisa Kiyô Smith. “It’s about seeing law as a tool to serve people.” At CUNY Law, students aren’t waiting to…