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 communitiess 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.

Campaign US: Legal Aid Society launches Do NYC Justice campaign
NY Focus: Solar Companies Scammed Queens Homeowner Into Predatory Loan, Lawsuit Alleges
Patch: NYPD Failed To Reform Stop And Frisk Practices: Study
Queens Daily Eagle: Unconstitutional NYPD stops rise under Adams, monitor says
NYDN: Readers sound off on 9/11’s legacy, anti-Trump Republicans, immigration grievances
NYDN: Police commissioner lets NYPD officer arrested twice for domestic violence keep job
Amsterdam News: NYPD falls short in stop-and-frisk reforms a decade into monitorship
City Limits: Who Can Get Appointments at NYC’s Asylum Application Help Center, And Who Can’t?
Gothamist: NYC lawmakers struggle to decriminalize jaywalking