Issues: Judiciary

For Immediate Release | February 14, 2011

Katie Kincaid | kincaid.nysenate@gmail.com | 646-784-0485

(Albany, NY) – Last week, the Senate passed Legislation introduced by Senator Krueger, which will help crack down on illegal activity linked to identity theft. Under the new law, if a crime is committed in connection with identity theft, the courts will have the jurisdiction to hear the crimes together. The bill passed the Senate with overwhelming support and is now being sent to the Assembly where it is sponsored by Joe Lentol (D-Brooklyn), Chair of the Codes Committee.

“As a Dominican American who represents one of the most diverse communities in this country, I applaud Judge Susan Bolton of Federal District Court’s decision to issue an injunction against  Arizona’s divisive immigration enforcement law.  Allowing any governing body to legalize racial profiling is appalling and flies in the face of our core belief of “innocent until proven guilty”.

Child Protection Act of 2010 Strengthens Penal Law, Establishes New Penalties for Murder & Rape of a Child

Child Protection Act of 2010 Strengthens Penal Law,Establishes New Penalties for Murder & Rape of a child

The Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation (S5968A/Sampson) that will establish 21 new Family Court judgeships throughout the state, including New York City and several counties. This legislation represents the first major infusion of new Family Court judges in more than three decades.