Family Separation in NYC: The Effects of Removing Children from their Families

Join us for a discussion about the removal of children by the Administration for Children's Services in New York City Family Courts. We will hear from a variety of voices on the topic including a parent advocate, a child's advocate, a judge and an ACS official. The panel will review the available data points and possible avenues forward to limit the harmful effects of removals on children and their families.
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The integrity of the judicial process rests upon the ability to restrict intimidating and harassing behavior that interferes with or otherwise threatens the judicial process. The City Bar supports Justice Juan Merchan's handling of the restraining (i.e., "gag") order limiting former President Trump from making statements causing threats to the families of court staff or prosecutors, as well as to jurors and witnesses. As Justice Merchan wrote in his new order yesterday: "The conventional 'David vs. Goliath' roles are no longer in play as demonstrated by the singular power Defendant's words have on countless others."
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Our brand-new private offices and conference rooms are available for rental on a half-day, full-day or longer basis. Each office space is outfitted with essential amenities including Wi-Fi, printer/copier access, and access to Lexis Nexis & Westlaw research resources. Our conference rooms comfortably accommodate small and large groups and are equipped with video conferencing capabilities. Conveniently located inside the City Bar’s landmark building at 42 West 44th Street, our new offices boast a prime and prestigious midtown location, conveniently accessible via numerous subways.
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