COVID-19 Statement
Vera President and Director, Nicholas Turner, responds to the lack of immediate action from federal and local stakeholders.
At a time of unprecedented challenge, we’re fighting for justice reform built on bedrock American values and grounded in action at the state and local level.
Vera is committed to
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Vera Institute of Justice Thanks New York Leadership for Restoring Funding for Vulnerable Immigrants
The restoration of funding for New York’s landmark immigrant legal services program is a major victory. Today Governor Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Assembly Speaker Heastie are standing up for some of the most vulnerable members of our community – immigrants who face the threat of deportation by the federal government. We are ...
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Detention May Become Death Sentence for Vulnerable Detainees
Immediate action is needed to prevent the spread of this disease among other people in detention who cannot protect themselves. Even under normal circumstances, imprisoning immigrants who are in deportation proceedings is cruel. People—including those who may have legal standing to remain in the United States—languish for weeks, months, or years. ...
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Erica Bryant
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Law Enforcement Best Practices Can Help Halt the Spread of COVID-19 by Keeping People Out of Jail
Jurisdictions adopt best practices A few jurisdictions, including several of the largest police forces in the country, have already adopted some of these best practices. These departments provide examples for law enforcement agencies nationwide. Some jurisdictions are taking steps to change enforcement patterns. Miami-Dade Police Department has ...
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Aaron Stagoff-Belfort
