Justice for Marc Fishman

Stop the Jailing of a Disabled Father in New York

Marc Fishman’s case is more than a local injustice — it’s a national test of disability rights and judicial integrity. Despite a 2021 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit confirming his right to real-time transcription and other communication accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Westchester County officials have continued to deny him access to justice.

Now, Marc faces a 45-day jail sentence after a flawed prosecution led by a District Attorney’s Office riddled with conflicts of interest and ethical violations. Key evidence — including the New York Attorney General’s findings that the arresting officer engaged in a “pattern of misconduct” — was withheld from his defense.

This petition calls on New York’s leaders and federal authorities to intervene, halt Marc’s incarceration, and open a full investigation into ADA violations, prosecutorial conflicts, and systemic discrimination against disabled litigants in New York’s courts.

Stand with Marc Fishman. Sign the petition and demand accountability, oversight, and justice for every disabled parent fighting to be heard.

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