New York City’s controversial anti-profiling law has survived a key challenge with a Manhattan judge finding that the statute has a valid civil rights objective that is not preempted by the Criminal Procedure Law.
Supreme Court Justice Anil Singh’s (See Profile) ruling in Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association v. City of New York, 653550/13, is a victory for the de Blasio Administration, a defeat for the former Bloomberg Administration, a triumph for civil rights groups and a setback for police unions and law enforcement advocates who claim the measure will undermine public safety.
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