Beth Fertig

NYC Mayor De Blasio Orders Municipal Employees Back To The Office

Beth Fertig

About 80,000 New York City employees who have been working from home since the pandemic are returning to their offices. The mayor believes that will send a powerful message about the city's recovery.
Courts Try To Resume In-Person Proceedings As Safely As Possible

Beth Fertig

Courts struggle to juggle a backlog of cases due to COVID-19, coupled with a growing number of new cases. New York City is trying to get people back in the courtroom however they can appear.
American Bar Association Says Immigration Courts Are 'On The Brink Of Collapse'

Beth Fertig

The American Bar Association says the nation's immigration courts are so overloaded they're "on the brink of collapse." Now new data show the backlog has grown to almost 900,000 cases.
Volunteers In NYC Show Support For Immigrants At Court Appearances, Appointments

Beth Fertig

A new type of volunteer opportunity has taken off in New York City. Hundreds of people are going with immigrants to court appearances and appointments with immigration officials. With President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration, they want to show solidarity, and be a friendly support system.