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:

LAS secures reforms to discriminatory practices by Port Authority police

NYT: Port Authority Settlement Will End Undercover Bathroom Patrols
AP: Settlement ends police stings in NYC bus terminal bathrooms
NYDN: Port Authority settles lawsuit accusing cops of targeting gay men in restroom busts
Star Observer: Police Agree to End Anti-Gay Stings in NYC Bus Terminal Toilets
Patch: Port Authority Settles Discriminatory LGBTQ+ Arrests Suit
The Advocate: New York Port Authority to Stop Undercover Public Bathroom Stings
Gay City News: Port Authority Police to stop targeting men’s bathrooms

More LAS in the news

NYDN: NYC borough presidents demand ‘Right to Counsel’ safeguards for tenants in Housing Court
Politico: NYCHA trust proposal gaining momentum in Albany as session nears end
Gothamist: City looks to end pandemic-era protections for older and vulnerable homeless people
The City: NYCHA Rescue Trust Approved by State Lawmakers
NYLJ: Lawsuit Demands New York Courts to Make Public ‘Secret’ Directives to Judges