Jenny Rivera
Coverage of Jenny Rivera in the Nexus archive.
- Civil rights attorneys slam ruling saying people can’t record officers in station lobbies
New York's highest court ruled that state and city Right to Record Acts do not permit recording police in public station lobbies, contradicting the intent of civil rights advocates who helped draft the laws. The decision, which drew criticism from officials and attorneys, hinges on the absence of explicit language in the legislation addressing recording in police precincts.
- NYS trial lawyers honor high court judge Jenny Rivera, civil rights attorney Ben Crump at Law Day gala
The New York State Trial Lawyers Association honored Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jenny Rivera and civil rights attorney Ben Crump at its annual Law Day gala, emphasizing the importance of trial lawyers in upholding equal justice and legal principles. Honorees highlighted the role of attorneys in safeguarding constitutional rights and addressing issues like police brutality through high-profile cases.
- NY’s highest court upholds age cap for judges while cautioning against age discrimination
New York’s highest court upheld the mandatory judicial retirement age of 70, rejecting claims that the state’s Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) rendered it unconstitutional. The court emphasized that constitutional provisions cannot invalidate each other without explicit intent, while cautioning that age discrimination claims under the ERA may be enforceable in other contexts.