Verdicts & Settlements

Kings County Probation Department Agrees to Reform Juvenile Detention Center Following Disability Rights Investigation and Lawsuit

“It’s crucial that incarcerated youth receive the special education services they’re entitled to,” said Amelia Evard, Staff Attorney with Disability Rights Advocates. “We’re hopeful that Kings County Office of Education will also come to the table to meet the needs of the young people in their care.”















Lawsuits & Litigation

Federal Court Rules Case Alleging Systemic Discrimination by New York Courts Against Blind Jurors in Grand Jury System Can Proceed

In his opinion, Judge Reyes recognized that “Elia’s exclusion from the grand jury stemmed directly from the failure of the court system to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure Elia had the opportunity to participate in the grand jury.”