Rikers Island pro bono case
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Explore the extensive work that led to the historic settlement of a federal class-action lawsuit alleging an unconstitutional pattern and practice of excessive force against inmates at Rikers Island and other New York City jails.
Explore the extensive work that led to the historic settlement of a federal class-action lawsuit alleging an unconstitutional pattern and practice of excessive force against inmates at Rikers Island and other New York City jails.
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