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  November 05, 2019

  Landmark Settlement of Lawsuit Establishing National Precedent That Advocacy Organization Can Challenge Private Landlords’ Blanket Ban on Renting Apartments to People with Criminal Records

  The Fortune Society announced today a precedent-setting settlement of a landmark federal civil rights case allowing advocacy groups to bring lawsuits against private landlords who impose blanket bans on renting apartments to people with criminal records.

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  September 10, 2019 NYC Comptroller

  Comptroller Stringer: Abolish Mandatory Surcharges and Forgive Outstanding Court Debt to End Criminalization of Poverty within the Justice System

  A new report from NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer sheds light on the inhumane mandatory surcharges and service fees that plague our criminal justice system. Rob DeLeon, Fortune's AVP of Programs, speaks out about the burden they place on justice involved people.

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  August 20, 2019 The Fortune Society

  Fortune Society Strengthens Executive Team With Two Key Appointments

  “Fortune is proud to welcome Lou and Donald to our executive team. Their diverse and impressive backgrounds, insights and perspectives, as well as their decades of experience serving vulnerable populations, will enhance our ability to serve people with justice involvement." Read more about two new members of Fortune's team.

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  May 10, 2019 The Fortune Society, Immigrant Defense Project

  Immigrants, Elected Officials and Allies, Rally to Call for More Pardons to Stop Deportations

  Immigrants, families and advocates call on Governor Cuomo to continue his commitment to defend immigrant communities by issuing more pardons for New Yorkers facing deportation for past convictions.

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• May 01, 2019 Katal Center for Health, Equity, and Justice

  Following Shocking Gothamist Report, City Council Advances #LessisMoreNY Resolution

  "There is an urgent need to end unnecessary criminalization practices that destructively rely on incarceration to address non-criminal behavior." Via Katal Center for Health, Equity, and Justice, read from Fortune Associate Vice President of Programs Rob DeLeon and others on the #LessIsMoreNY resolution and why advancing it is vital.

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  May 01, 2019 The Office of the Mayor

  Mayor de Blasio Announces Full Implementation of Free Phone Calls for People in Custody

  Maintaining family connections while incarcerated strengthens the path to reentry success. In a step forward for reform, people in custody at NYC jails can now make free phone calls. From the NYC Mayor's Office, learn more, plus read words from our President and CEO JoAnne Page.

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