New York Judicial Misconduct Underscores Need for Accountability, Especially in Family Courts

A recent case involving Justice Sherri L. Eisenpress from Rockland County, NY highlights the need for judicial accountability, especially in…

When Schools Become Enforcers: A Lawsuit Claims NYC Used Child Protective Services as Leverage Against a Parent

A New York lawsuit reveals how schools may misuse Child Protective Services (CPS) referrals to coerce non-compliant parents, as demonstrated…

New York Ends Anonymous CPS Hotline Calls — A Shift That Matters for Parents in Family Court

In December 2025, New York's Anti-Harassment in Reporting Act mandates that anyone reporting child abuse or neglect must provide their…

Former Broome County Family Court Judge Denied New Trial in Federal Harassment Case

A federal judge upheld a jury verdict holding former Broome County Family Court Judge Richard H. Miller II liable for…

Brooklyn Family Court Ends Compulsion — But an Autistic Child Remains Missing

A Brooklyn Family Court ruling has relieved Jacqueline Pritchett, mother of missing Jacob Pritchett, of any legal obligation to testify…

A Tragic Reminder of Hidden Danger Inside the Home: New Jersey Reckons With Domestic Violence After Imani Dia Smith’s Death

The killing of former Broadway child star Imani Dia Smith is a tragic reminder that the most dangerous threats often…

“You Can’t Take Someone’s Children Without a Real Lawyer”: What New York’s Landmark Ruling Means for Parents Fighting for Their Families

The New York Court of Appeals' ruling in the Matter of Parker J. highlights the systemic failures of family courts…

The Disabilities You Don’t See — and the Systems That Still Don’t See Us

The post discusses the challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities in America, highlighting systemic bias in courts and institutions…

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