OTMLAW represents both Mr. Talib W. Abdur-Rashid and Samir Hashmi in the matter of Abdur Rashid v. NYPD and Hashmi v. NYPD. The two judges presiding over the cases reached conflicting decisions regarding the NYPD’s assertion of Glomar theory in response to the two men’s FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) requests.
Oral argument on both cases was held on Tuesday March 8, 2016, at the New York State Supreme Court. View the media articles below to learn more about these two pivotal cases.
Challenge Mounted to NYPD Policy in Surveillance Case
Judges Hear Challenge to NYPD Transparency in Spy Lawsuits
Judges Hear Challenge to NYPD’s Use of Secrecy Law to Dodge Open-Records Request
NYPD Using Cold War Excuse to Block Information on Muslim Spying
Paramus Man’s Lawsuit Could Have Effect on Release of Police Information
News Article re. NYPD Surveillance
The Record (North Bergen) Article re. NYPD Surveillance
Daily News Article re, NYPD Surveillance