Ligon et al v. City of New York et al

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Case Number:

1:12-cv-02274

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Analisa Torres

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  1. July 30, 2014

    NYPD Unions Denied Bid To Pursue Stop-And-Frisk Appeal

    A Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday rejected police unions' bid to defend the constitutionality of stop-and-frisk tactics on appeal and accepted a deal between the city and plaintiffs who successfully claimed their rights were being trampled by the now-shelved anti-crime policy.

  2. September 17, 2013

    Stop-And-Frisk Reforms Won't Be Delayed By Judge

    A federal judge on Tuesday rejected New York City's request that she put aside an order to reform the police department's controversial stop-and-frisk policy while the city appeals the decision, saying the city failed to show it would be irreparably injured if a stay wasn't granted.

  3. August 27, 2013

    NYC Seeks Stay On Judge's Stop-And-Frisk Ruling

    Attorneys for the city of New York have asked a federal judge to stay injunctive relief ordered earlier this month related to the police department's anti-street crime tactic known as stop-and-frisk until an appeal is heard, according to a letter to the judge filed Tuesday.

  4. August 12, 2013

    Judge Says Race Taints NYPD Street Stops, Orders Fixes

    A Manhattan federal judge on Monday told the New York City Police Department to fix its anti-street crime tactic known as stop-and-frisk, ruling the department's current methods violate the constitutional rights of blacks and Hispanics, who most often are targeted, and appointing a former top city lawyer as an independent monitor.

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