First Amendment Protections Settlement for Immigrants Detained in Buffalo ICE Detention Facility In 2025, PLS, New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center, and Covington & Burling LLC filed PLS v. DHS, 1:25-cv-00787-LJV (W.D.N.Y. 2025) to challenge ICE policies that impeded confidential communications between immigrant detainees in the BuffaloContinue reading “First Amendment Protections for Immigrants Detained in Buffalo ICE Detention Facility”
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NYCLU files a lawsuit against DOCCS on behalf of PLS
The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) has filed a lawsuit against the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) on behalf of Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York. . .
PRISONERS’ LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW YORKCALLS FOR IMMEDIATE RESOLUTION OF STRIKE
Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York (PLS) expresses deep concern over the ongoing illegal strike by prison guards, which violates the Taylor Law and jeopardizes the safety of incarcerated individuals. . .
PLS statement to incarcerated individuals’ families and loved ones
We at PLS share your concerns about the conditions people incarcerated in DOCCS are facing during the ongoing correction officer strike. . .
PLS Interviewed by Spectrum News on DOCCS’ Grievance System
In a recent interview with Spectrum 1 News, Prisoners’ Legal Services (PLS) highlighted
The murder of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
The murder of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
“Untitled: Art from Behind Bars”
PLS is proud to announce the opening of “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars”- an art exhibit featuring art made by individuals incarcerated in New York State prisons. This exhibit
NYS Inspector General Issues Report on DOCCS’ Implementation of HALT
The Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement (HALT) Act which became law on March 31, 2022, restricts the use, duration, and circumstances of imposing solitary confinement on individuals being held in NYS correctional facilities. HALT also mandated the creation of alternative therapeutic and rehabilitative confinement options and imposed periodic public reporting requirements on DOCCS. PLSContinue reading “NYS Inspector General Issues Report on DOCCS’ Implementation of HALT”
GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS THE CLEAN SLATE ACT INTO LAW
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, Governor Hochul signed the Clean Slate Act into. . .
Albany Job Fair 2023
At the Albany Job Fair you will find national, regional and local companies interviewing and hiring for open positions! Many offering same day hiring, next day starting!