Brooklyn Defender Services

@BklynDefender

Brooklyn Defender Services provides criminal, civil, family and immigration legal defense in nearly 35,000 cases annually.

Brooklyn, NY
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    Apr 9

    The US is the *only country in the world* that elects its prosecutors. Prosecutors have the power to end mass incarceration, and we have the power to make them. Watch the full series we made with to discover the →

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  2. 15 minutes ago

    “This isn’t about having more fun at parties, it’s about ending a law that wrecks thousands of lives every year- primarily black and brown lives.”

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  3. 24 minutes ago

    “We need to make sure we’re investing back into the communities who have suffered for decades under bad prohibition laws.”-

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  4. 32 minutes ago

    Gearing up for the press conference on , marijuana legalization for NY that centers racial and economic justice. – at New York State Senate Chamber

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    1 hour ago

    Press conference at 2pm in Albany -- outside Senate chambers -- on legalization for NY that centers racial and economic justice. cc

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  6. 2 hours ago

    No trial. No judge. No jury. 97% of cases never go to trial — they're resolved by plea bargains. That's the . But you have power over them: YOU can change the system. Learn how ➡️ .

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    Here's how plea bargains damage the criminal justice system
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  7. Retweeted
    6 hours ago

    We’re in Albany today urging the legislature to support Sensible Marijuana Access through Regulated Trade -- to legalize in NY. Details . cc

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  8. Retweeted
    22 hours ago

    BUT IT'S NOT OVER! has challenged us with a MATCH--any gift we receive from now until Mother's Day up to $5000 will be DOUBLED by the Foundation!

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    22 hours ago

    WE DID IT NEW YORK! $30K! Thank you so much for your support--to all our partners, to the for their inspiration and solidarity, to for leading the last minute charge, and to YOU for making it possible to bring these mamas home!

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    16 hours ago

    BIG NEWS: Google has banned ads from bail-bondsmen because the industry “makes most of their revenue from communities of color & low income neighborhoods when they are at their most vulnerable.” NY should join the rest of the world & ban them outright.

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  11. Retweeted
    24 hours ago

    This week the is responding to the Mayor’s FY2019 executive budget proposal. Unfortunately, the Mayor chose not to address the Council’s priorities including , property tax rebates, and increased fiscal reserves.

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  12. 22 hours ago

    Our Kaela Economos explains the keys to family reunification with and advocates from around the country.

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    22 hours ago

    Proud of the people, communities, and organizations that made this happen! If you haven't donated yet, help get over the $30k finish line!

    $500 AWAY FROM $30K to free Black mothers from Rikers! We may have some exciting news once we hit that goal...let's make it happen!
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  14. Retweeted
    May 6

    More and more policymakers are hearing the demand for change. We will join and many others in Albany on Tuesday for the day of action to legalize marijuana and begin to repair the harm of the war on drugs.

    Thank you for your commitment to ending racial disparities in arrests in NYC. Ultimately we need to legalize to keep communities safe and reinvest in the neighborhoods most impacted by prohibition.
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    24 hours ago

    Have you signed up for 's May 16th Advocacy Day in Albany to support !? Register here to join us! Transportation from NYC will be provided.

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  16. Retweeted
    May 7

    1/ This week, in solidarity with , we’re bailing out Black mothers and caregivers so they can be home for . We’ll also be sharing what we know from our experience bailing people out in NYC.

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  17. May 6

    More and more policymakers are hearing the demand for change. We will join and many others in Albany on Tuesday for the day of action to legalize marijuana and begin to repair the harm of the war on drugs.

    Thank you for your commitment to ending racial disparities in arrests in NYC. Ultimately we need to legalize to keep communities safe and reinvest in the neighborhoods most impacted by prohibition.
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    May 5

    When no place is off limits to Trump’s deportation force, an everyday court visit can end like this:

    ICE Courthouse Arrests On The Rise
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  19. Retweeted
    May 4

    NYPD presence outside our syringe exchange programs criminalizes ppl looking for help & safety - it’s counterintuitive and cruel.

    "I think this is something we should try," but stresses, again, that there will be a strong police presence around these sites. "A safe environment, an orderly environment, we won't tolerate anything less."
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    May 4

    In its fight against bail reform, the bail bond industry compares itself to the evil Galactic Empire led by Darth Vader. I guess that makes us all the Rebel Alliance. be with us.

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    May 4

    New Podcast: A Public Defender on the Power of Prosecutors. of discusses the impact of D.A.'s at key decision-points in his clients' cases & weighs the prospects for reform in a time of increasing scrutiny of D.A. discretion.

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