New York Discovery Law Debate Heats Up
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Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to amend New York’s 2019 discovery laws is facing mounting opposition, with groups like the NAACP and the Legal Aid Society urging lawmakers to reject the changes.
Hochul’s plan aims to prevent case dismissals over minor technicalities and adjust penalties for evidence-sharing violations, but critics argue it could weaken defendants’ rights.
Manhattan Sen. Cordell Cleare is leading legislative opposition, warning that prosecutors could use discovery delays to pressure plea deals.