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A Case About Disability Rights, Due Process, and Meaningful Access

A federal civil-rights appeal in the Second Circuit addresses how police treat individuals with disabilities during arrest. Marc H. Fishman alleges New Rochelle police denied his accommodation request during questioning. The appeal emphasizes the need for meaningful access to justice for disabled individuals and challenges dismissals of such cases by lower courts. Continue reading A Case About Disability Rights, Due Process, and Meaningful Access

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New York’s Shame: The State Hunts Marc Fishman While Ignoring Real Justice

In New York, Marc Fishman, a disabled father, faces a 45-day jail sentence driven by false accusations and judicial misconduct. Despite exculpatory evidence and ADA violations, his pleas for justice have been ignored. Fishman’s case reflects systemic issues in the state’s legal system, prompting urgent calls for intervention and accountability. Continue reading New York’s Shame: The State Hunts Marc Fishman While Ignoring Real Justice

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