New York's chief judge proposes more free legal help for the poor
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The state will become the first to require lawyers to do 50 hours of pro bono work as a condition for getting a license, starting next year.
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Racial Integrity Laws (1924–1930) - Encyclopedia Virginia
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Alberta making changes to Crown prosecutors to fight rise in
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New York might decriminalize sex work. But will it do so safely
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Louisiana law gives judges a financial incentive to set high bail
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NY Lawmakers Push For Major Investment in Family Court System
Judge Engoron's ruling: What will it mean for Donald Trump's
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