At The Legal Aid Society our Civil, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Rights, and Pro Bono practices work tirelessly in and out of the courtroom to defend our clients and dismantle the hidden, systemic barriers that can prevent them from thriving in New York City. We seek to be a beacon of hope for those who feel neglected —regardless of who they are, where they come from, or how they identify. Our experienced teams provide comprehensive services, support, and advocacy that protect rights, keep families and communities together, and in many cases, saves lives. We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are a few of the places we made a difference, provided context or added valuable perspective this week:

Patch: City Jails Roiled By ‘Disorder And Chaos,’ Feds Say As Correction Boss Quits
Norwood News: Homeless Man in Bedford Park Alleges Illegal Eviction from NYCHA Housing
QNS: Queens DA assessing case histories of 105th Precinct cops who were busted in bribery racket
The Real Deal: Where the lawsuits challenging NY’s 2019 rent law stand
City Limits: Ready Your Documents: What to Know to Apply for New York Rent Relief
The Appeal: A Manhattan D.A. Candidate Touts Her Leadership of a Conviction Review Unit
Gotham Gazette: An Emergency Correction to City Voter Disenfranchisement
AMNY: Time to protect unregulated tenants from eviction
Spectrum News: Bill would end ICE detention contracts with local jails