Justice Committee (now on bsky!)

Using any and all tactics to end police violence and systemic racism in NYC, including case support, CopWatch, policy change, and decreasing reliance on police.

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

Why is a serially abusive cop being protected?! ❌ Lt. Rivera shot an unarmed teen 16x, brutally murdered #AllanFeliz, racked up 40 misconduct complaints -but still has his badge + gun. SHAME!

Tell @NYPDPC @NYCMayor: it’s past time to #FireJonathanRivera! https://t.co/Rk1MnTS1Xv

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

@NYCMayor I thought you were in control of the NYPD... Why are we spending another $1 BILLION in OT this year? Why is low-level enforcement still up? Why are we hiring more cops, and not firing ones like Lt. Jonathan Rivera and Wayne Isaacs who each KILLED unarmed fathers? Shame!

[Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @HellGateNY]

On headcount, overtime, incarceration, and low-level arrests, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch appears to be bucking the Mayor’s purported criminal justice reform agenda.

[welcome to our trash revolution @trash_panda97]

zohran going back on his promise to keep headcount flat. tisch is walking all over him. terrible

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

“By letting a person like Jonathan Rivera walk, @NYPDPC Tisch sent a message to all cops that they can racially profile, abuse, and kill New Yorkers with total impunity, and that they’re always going to be protected,” said Samy Feliz.

Great story by @PiperSFrench in @boltsmag

[Bolts @boltsmag]

New York City’s largest police union says that it believes the city’s civilian review board doesn’t give officers a fair shake, noting a risk of false misconduct allegations. The NYPD retains control over nearly every step of the civilian review process.

https://t.co/9KZ2WQwinH

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

@NYCMayor Mamdani "rhetorically championed a new approach to public safety that was about reducing criminalization," said JC's Yul-san Liem. "Unfortunately, we haven't seen that materialize in his first 100-plus days." Like @LegalAidNYC said, “We can't punish our way to safety.”

[Gothamist @Gothamist]

Broken windows under Mamdani? Frustration mounts with mayor's policing policies.

https://t.co/IyFeVskL0F

[NYC Common Sense @nyccommonsense]

Yul-san Liem, deputy director of @watchthecops, which represents families of those who have been killed by police officers, says City Hall has “rhetorically championed a new approach to public safety that was about reducing criminalization. Unfortunately, we haven't seen that materialize in his first 100-plus days.”

https://t.co/bfpGD801xd

[Ash J @AshAgony]

“assert control” is a funny way of saying that they brutally repressed protesters & journalists, which included the use of tear gas.

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Shantel 🕊️ You should be alive and celebrating today. Your family and community miss you dearly. 🕊️ #RestInPower

#ShantelDavis was killed by NYPD in 2012, when she was only 23 years old.

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

2yrs ago, 26-year-old #AndreMayfield was killed by NYPD Officers Elijah A. Chaer + Jefferson Bellevue while taking a walk in his neighborhood. Mr. Mayfield was struggling with mental health complexities. Officers tased + shot him four times. #RestInPower #NeverForget

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

It's hard to believe that today marks 6yrs since we've lost our dear ally & comrade #NikitaPrice. 🕊️

If he were still here, he would be with us in the streets, copwatching, leading chants, standing behind the families, and lobbying.

We miss him and send love to his family.

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

Today marks 10 years since Sgt. Molina and Officer Hernandez of Hackensack PD shot and killed 24-year-old #ElvinDiaz in his home, after entering the premises without a warrant.

May he rest in power. #NeverForget #SayHisName

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

Why is a serially abusive cop still being protected?! ❌ Lt. Rivera is so violent, he has racked up 40 miscondcut complaints including *another* substantiated fireable charge since killing #AllanFeliz. @NYPDPC @NYCMayor can & must fire him right NOW 🚨👉 https://t.co/Rk1MnTS1Xv

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

NOW: we are outside NYS Supreme Court with the family of #AllanFeliz challenging @nypdpc’s arbitrary and improper decision to overturn her own deputy commissioners guilty verdict to let Lt. Jonathan Rivera keep his job

[Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @HellGateNY]

How does NYPD power operate in Mamdani-era New York City? According to historian Stuart Schrader, if you wanna see which way the wind is blowing, look no further than our city's police unions.

https://t.co/okpwDpq9bc

[Jews for Racial & Economic Justice Action @JFREJNYC]

We're proud that the Safety Not Censorship coalition's organizing has successfully prevented the Speaker’s effort to force 175B through. We’re committed to making sure no future versions of this legislation become law.

JFREJ's statement:
https://t.co/RajqlekwP1

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

The Bronx is already overpoliced. @NYPDPC’s decision to flood BX with more cops isn’t safety-it’s a threat.
BX has 3 of the 5 worst precincts for excessive force. Since 2019, 7 BX precincts have bled >$2M EACH in settlements. @NYPDPC: how much will this cost Black+Latine BXers?

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Sean 🕊️ We know true justice would mean you'd be here, celebrating with your family today. You are missed dearly. 🕊️ #RestInPower

#SeanBell was killed by NYPD in 2006, on what should have been his wedding day, when he was only 23 years old.

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

@theCCR We commend the family of #AllanFeliz for bravely fighting for their loved one and bringing this case to court. We will stand with you until we successfully #FireJonathanRivera.

TAKE ACTION: https://t.co/Rk1MnTS1Xv

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

NOW: we are outside NYS Supreme Court with the family of #AllanFeliz challenging @nypdpc’s arbitrary and improper decision to overturn her own deputy commissioners guilty verdict to let Lt. Jonathan Rivera keep his job

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

Attorney Samah Sissay @theCCR reminds us that “this case is historic… we’re told the Police Commissioner has final authority, but the courts can determine if decisions are lawful… We’re fighting for Allan, but also to push back on the idea that a commissioner is above the law.”

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

@theCCR Co-Counsel Andrew Case, LatinoJustice PRLDEF: “how could it be that the only time a police commissioner’s decision is reviewable in court is if it’s too harsh? We believe the city’s hypertechnical argument is wrong, that we have standing, & we are confident the judge will agree.”

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

@NYPDPC “As of today, @NYCMayor and @NYPDPC have the opportunity right now to #FireJonathanRivera for a more recent substantiated CCRB complaint. Mayor Mamdani stood with my family on the campaign trail and demanded Rivera be fired. He must follow through on his promise.” Samy Feliz

[Justice Committee (now on bsky!) @watchthecops]

“I am suing @NYPDPC because I want to make this city safer for my son, for every NYer… Because of Tisch’s shameful decision, I have lost sleep & my appetite. I am afraid knowing Rivera is still an officer.” Julie Aquino, Allan Feliz’s partner & mother of his son