Dawne Mitchell

Chief Attorney, The Legal Aid Society Juvenile Rights Practice

[Dawne Mitchell @dawneamitchell]

@AttorneyGriggs Deeply tragic. Praying for comfort for his family and community. God help us. These officers must be arrested and charged with murder! Don’t train another cop— instead evaluate them all for fitness. Take known psychopaths out of uniform before another innocent life is lost.

[Dawne Mitchell @dawneamitchell]

Congratulations to a fierce leader, colleague and friend! I am inspired everyday by your passion, grace and grit!

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

“I ask you all, all of us in the legal profession–whether you work at nonprofits or large law firms, or if you’re just allies in other professions–to roll up your sleeves and act locally.”

Congrats, @TMLuongo, on the award from @LGBTQBar! Read more:https://t.co/fIT8ayafFh

[Dawne Mitchell @dawneamitchell]

The time is now!

[AMDanaLevenberg.bsky.social @AMDanaLevenberg]

Today we celebrate the end of chattel slavery in the US. But NY still allows slavery as punishment. States like Alabama & Tennessee have already banned this practice, & I'm proud to co-sponsor a bill that would do the same here. Join me in saying #NoSlaveryInNY this Juneteenth!

[The Bronx Defenders @BronxDefenders]

It's not too late to join on for Changing Legacies: A community expungement series to help Bronx residents clear cannabis-related records! Equity depends on ensuring the civil rights of those most harmed by failed drug laws. RSVP here and lend your voice! https://t.co/VOyD7uZNQ5

[Dawne Mitchell @dawneamitchell]

@PIX11News Prayers for the family of this young man. Our heart goes out to them.

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

NEW: The Legal Aid Society has released a statement on @GovKathyHochul's decision to push rollbacks to discovery and speedy trial statutes.

These changes would revert NY to an era when "clients languished at Rikers Island for years."

Read more: https://t.co/yUPsFXl3mU

[Jared Trujillo @JaredTruEsqueer]

So much of the criminal legal system was designed to perpetuate vestiges of slavery & racial subjugation. Bail & discovery reform are two of the most important civil rights reforms in decades. @GovKathyHochul @SenatorASC @CarlHeastie don't be on the wrong side of history

[The Bronx Defenders @BronxDefenders]

It is unconscionable that @GovKathyHochul is working behind closed doors with DAs to rollback the discovery and speedy trial laws as part of the budget. This will enable more wrongful convictions & coerced pleas. We stand with our partners in condemning this undemocratic process.

[Latrice Walker @TheRealLatriceW]

“We need to focus on strategic investments in public safety, including funding pretrial services, alternatives to incarceration, substance use treatment, secure housing, mental health services and job creation. Hands off bail and discovery reforms!” @BPHACaucus

[13th Forward @13thForwardNY]

Even in the midst of budget negotiations, our coalition met with over 20 legislators today in-person and over Zoom. When we make our voices heard together, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. #NoSlaveryinNY

[Kelley Robinson @HRC_President]

"When a transgender American posts a video about a brand of beer they enjoy, and it leads to bomb threats, it’s clear that that level of violence and vitriol against a transgender Americans has to stop."

- @PressSec on recent attacks against Dylan Mulvaney

Well said, KJP! 👏🏾

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

“In order to have equal justice, we have to have parity and pay competitive wages to dynamic attorneys with huge hearts that want to do this work.”

@DawneAMitchell, Chief Attorney for the Juvenile Rights Practice at @LegalAidNYC, explains why @GovKathyHochul must #FundFairness.

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

“It’s about humanity."

Chief Attorney of @LegalAidNYC’s Juvenile Rights Practice @DawneAMitchell joined @errollouis Tuesday evening to discuss the need for funding for organizations that represent children in family courts. Watch:

#FundFairness https://t.co/9beKFa3Z9A

[Dawne Mitchell @dawneamitchell]

State funding priorities are about values. Funding fairness is about equity for all litigants. @InsideCityHall thank you helping us lift up the issue of underfunded Attorneys for Children offices statewide. https://t.co/fI8tVxibQz

[ajjack.bsky.social @brooklynPD]

Over 100 law professors hailing from ALL NYS law schools just sent a letter to leaders condemning the Governor's misguided bail proposal and urging @CarlHeastie and @AndreaSCousins to remain steadfast in their opposition & #ProtectBailReform. More: https://t.co/Cnye8nVwSZ

[Dawne Mitchell @dawneamitchell]

Each and every day AFC Provider offices elevate the voices of young people
We uphold - value- and DEFEND the humanity, dignity and respect for vulnerable children, their families and their communities! Thank you Brian Lehrer for the opportunity to discuss this critical issue.

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

Thank you for tuning in. Listen to the full interview here: https://t.co/lG9c6hNBLp

[Dawne Mitchell @dawneamitchell]

The gloves are off! #Bailnotjails

[Latrice Walker @TheRealLatriceW]

We are strong. I spoke today in defense of bail reform. “We don’t need more people locked up behind bars. We need more resources. We need investments in violence prevention, substance use treatment, housing, pretrial intervention and alternatives to incarceration.” Photo: @CCA_NY

[Tina Luongo @TMLuongo]

Today we honor all those that demand justice and the defenders standing in courts and communities that fight for that justice.

[Tina Luongo @TMLuongo]

Today we demand #FundingFairness and the full resourcing of the promise of Gideon so that defenders can do the best we can for the people we serve. That is what is needed now and for the next 60 years!

[Tina Luongo @TMLuongo]

Thank You @ABAesq @ABAPresident for calling out the need to fund civil legal services and public defenders across our nation! It ensures justice, fairness and racial equity. @ABACJS