Emily Jane Goodman

Emily Jane Goodman is a former justice of the New York Supreme Court. She was frequently a target of mayoral and tabloid attacks.

Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones Opens the Door to Further Challenges

Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones Opens the Door to Further Challenges Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones Opens the Door to Further Challenges

While the Court did not strike down barrier zones in other states and cities, the people who brought us McCullen can take those statutes on next.

Jul 1, 2014 / Emily Jane Goodman

Challenge to Massachusetts ‘Buffer Zone’ Law Puts Clinic Access at Risk

Challenge to Massachusetts ‘Buffer Zone’ Law Puts Clinic Access at Risk Challenge to Massachusetts ‘Buffer Zone’ Law Puts Clinic Access at Risk

At oral argument, members of the Supreme Court seemed suspicious that a thirty-five-foot buffer was necessary for safe entrance to reproductive health facilities.

Jan 22, 2014 / Emily Jane Goodman

Stop-and-Frisk Is Now in Bill de Blasio’s Hands

Stop-and-Frisk Is Now in Bill de Blasio’s Hands Stop-and-Frisk Is Now in Bill de Blasio’s Hands

A Federal appeals court has put a stay on crucial reforms to the NYPD’s controversial policy—but will next week’s mayoral election render the stay moot?

Nov 1, 2013 / Emily Jane Goodman

The Importance of Judicial Empathy

The Importance of Judicial Empathy The Importance of Judicial Empathy

The Bloomberg administration accuses a judge of bias for her rulings against the NYPD. But more judges should consider the human implications of police policies.

Aug 5, 2013 / Emily Jane Goodman

Manhattan District Attorney Subpoenas Occupy Protester’s Twitter Account Manhattan District Attorney Subpoenas Occupy Protester’s Twitter Account

Law enforcement appears to be regularly sending subpoenas to social media companies. This time, the target found out about it.

Feb 15, 2012 / Emily Jane Goodman

Fees for Criminal Offenders Create a Vicious Cycle Fees for Criminal Offenders Create a Vicious Cycle

As they serve prison time, offenders are slapped with fees they can't pay, creating a vicious cycle.

Sep 3, 2008 / Feature / Emily Jane Goodman

A Fair and Square Vote in Venezuela A Fair and Square Vote in Venezuela

A New York judge, invited to observe the Venezuelan presidential election, discovers a functional democracy, reliable electronic-voting technology and a passionate, engaged elector...

Dec 6, 2006 / Feature / Emily Jane Goodman

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