Beth Fertig appears in the following:
Lawyers Warn More City Immigrants Will Need Their Help
Tuesday, March 07, 2017
A city program that guarantees free attorneys for immigrants in detention is asking lawmakers to double its budget, partly because of President Trump's crackdown on immigration.
Muslim Men Seek Compensation for Being on No-Fly List
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
Three Muslim men claim their rights were violated when FBI agents put them on the No-Fly List in order to coerce them into becoming informants.
Here's Why Immigrant Victims May (Still) Be Afraid to Report Crime
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
U visas offer the promise of legal status for immigrants who cooperate with law enforcement, but these days, the decision to come out of the shadows presents a new level of anxiety.
Immigration Courts Could Get Even Busier Under Trump
Friday, February 17, 2017
While President Trump's executive order implementing a travel ban continues to face litigation, experts say it's his previous order that could overwhelm immigration courts.
Justice Sotomayor Sees Little Dramatic Change in Supreme Court Demographics
Thursday, February 02, 2017
During a talk at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor didn't say much about President Trump's Supreme Court pick. But she did discuss court diversity
How Many Detained? Confusion at JFK After Trump's Order
Monday, January 30, 2017
Volunteer lawyers can't say how many arrivals at JFK were affected by president Trump's executive order, which temporarily blocks travel by people from seven Muslim-majority nations.
Why 'Sanctuary City' Dispute is About Public Safety
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
President Trump's Executive Order means sanctuary cities like New York could lose federal anti-terrorism funds.
New Screening Tool Helps Unauthorized Immigrants Learn About Options
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Despite President Donald Trump's new executive orders, some immigrants without authorization can still gain legal status. A new website is helping them learn their options.
Suit Over Bronx Court Delays to Proceed with New Plaintiffs
Monday, January 23, 2017
A month after being told to find new plaintiffs, a lawsuit challenging long delays for misdemeanor trials in the Bronx was filed again — and it claims the delays got even longer.
System Overload For NYC's Immigration Courts
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
With 70,000 pending cases and only 28 judges, New York City's immigration courts are facing a tremendous backlog for hearing cases and proceeding with deportation.
Why New York's Immigration Courts Are Overwhelmed
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
New York City's immigration courts already have a backlog of almost 70,000 pending cases. A close look at one of them reveals why it would be hard for Trump to deport more immigrants.
City-Funded Lawyers Help More Detained Immigrants Win Cases
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Immigrants facing deportation do not have a right to counsel. However, New York City guarantees public lawyers for some of them and there's growing interest following Trump's election.
New Jersey Courts to Shift Away from Relying on Bail
Monday, January 02, 2017
A New Jersey state law that took effect on January 1st is intended to move the court system away from relying on monetary bail as a condition of a defendant's release.
Times Square Visitors Say Good Riddance to 2016
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Hundreds lined up in Times Square to shred documents — and their feelings about 2016 — for the 10th annual Good Riddance Day.
Family of Bronx Man Killed by Police Gun to File Suit
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
The family of a Bronx man who was killed in August by a panhandler who grabbed a police officer's gun has filed notice of its intent to sue the city for up to $20 million.
Case Challenging Delays in Bronx Court Can Proceed with New Plaintiffs
Monday, December 26, 2016
A federal judge gave a partial green light to a lawsuit claiming long delays for misdemeanor trials in the Bronx violate the U.S. Constitution's right to a speedy trial.
After Divisive Year, Finding 'Peace' and 'Love' This Christmas
Sunday, December 25, 2016
For many New Yorkers, their prayers took on a special meaning this year.
Court Interpreters Wanted — Especially Urdu Speakers
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
A survey by Legal Services NYC of its own lawyers found frequent delays in civil courts because there aren't enough interpreters for clients who don't speak English.
For Tenants in Housing Court, Study Finds 'Navigators' Can Be Good Alternatives to Lawyers
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
A new study finds navigators, trained in the paperwork and lingo of housing court, can provide effective help for city tenants who can't afford lawyers or obtain free counsel.
Seeking Asylum? Outcomes Vary by Judge
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Whether an immigrant is granted asylum varies greatly depending on the judge hearing the case, according to new data. The highest discrepancy was found among judges in Newark.
