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RT @ContiCook: The City’s latest FOIL denial of body cam footage cites 50a. Another reason to #Copwatch #Repeal50a https://t.co/ezLkAVZlxZ -
“With legislators on recess in their districts for the remainder of the year, our clients — people of color and oth… https://t.co/hrYF81Gcsl
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“With legislators on recess in their districts for the remainder of the year, our clients—people of color—and other… https://t.co/PCPfbUE0S6
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“City Hall’s interpretation of what is a ‘personnel record’ under 50-a widens daily and shows no signs of receding,… https://t.co/qyKIQzWCwj
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#ICYMI: The @LegalAidNYC joined defenders and other advocates yesterday at City Hall to raise concerns over… https://t.co/w2IOlouwJ2
