One great way to prepare for a career as a lawyer is to get involved with a speech and debate team or a mock trial team.

Proposals advancing through the New York State Legislature to reform sentencing and parole policies sparked debate about ...

In a 6-1 ruling, the high court said “the New York constitution as it stands today draws a firm line restricting voting to citizens.” Supporters estimated the law would have applied to about ...

Official stats show major crime is down, but smaller offenses are surging, according to Documented's exclusive analysis.

There's no sign of official action since the state comptroller's office slammed the practice of letting drivers with PBA ...

Once the Trump administration attempts to revoke a visa or green card – which grants permanent residency rather than a short-term stay in the US for a specific purpose -- students still have the right ...

New York made it easier for defendants to learn about information used against them. That could now be revoked.

The Albany Times-Union reported that, per a statement from the Hudson Valley Community College ... not a criminal offense. According to Section 240.26 of New York Penal Law: “A person is ...

Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly is kicking off her reelection bid Tuesday by heading to Albany to call for changes to the state’s “pro-criminal” discovery law. Donnelly, a Republican ...

Hochul told a progressive podcast host on Sunday that New York policy bars state law enforcement officials from cooperating with the mass deportation efforts unless the suspects are being sought on a ...

The Big Apple’s controversial law allowing noncitizens to vote in city elections was struck down by the state’s highest court Thursday. The New York Court of Appeals ruled 6-1 that the law ...

The New York Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, blocked a law on Thursday allowing noncitizens to vote in local New York City elections. A former New York City Council member responded ...