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.

Gothamist: Most people on Rikers Island are eligible to vote. Thousands don’t get to.
The City: Number of City Youth With Nowhere to Sleep at Night Climbs
The City: Caban Watered Down NYPD Misconduct Rules as Final Act
Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Legal Aid sues solar panel companies for predatory practices
NY Times: Critics Question N.Y.P.D. Shootings After Fare Evasion Stop in Subway
The Independent: When a Taser failed, the NYPD started shooting.
NYDN: Sloppy lab work contaminates DNA samples; NYC Medical Examiner orders review
BBC: Bystander shot in head as NY police tackle armed subway fare-evader
City Limits: Cash Assistance Recipients Navigate Revived Work Requirements
WNYC: The fight to help people vote on Rikers Island
City Limits: Language Interpretation Needs Soar in City Homeless Shelters: Data
CBS: 5 solar panel companies accused of fraud in Legal Aid lawsuit