By Esther Claudette Gittens Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed reforms to New York’s discovery laws represent a pivotal step toward enhancing public safety and ensuring justice for victims. These amendments aim to rectify unintended consequences stemming from the 2019 discovery reforms, which, while well-intentioned, have led to significant procedural challenges in the state’s criminal justice system. […]
By Viji Sundaram, ACOM| Editorial credit: Bob Korn / shutterstock.com The “Hands Off” protests marked the biggest day of demonstrations yet against the policies of Pres. Donald Trump and his biggest campaign donor and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk. BERKELEY, Calif.— Thousands turned out Saturday in front of the North Berkeley Bart station in […]
By: Jojo Tompkins, State and Local Fellow, American Immigration Council The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. For generations, the United States has upheld education as the foundation for better opportunities. But the […]
By Selen Ozturk, ACOM With chronic absenteeism and low performance among students nationwide, a growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate. A growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate. In the […]
