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.

NY1: Judge extends order preventing ICE from returning to Rikers Island
NYT: N.Y.P.D. Is Helping Federal Agents Investigate Migrants. Should It?
The Independent: ICE wants an office inside NYC’s notorious Rikers Island jail
QNS: NYC’s largest housing voucher program faces legal challenge, budget strain
AMNY: ICE to stay off Rikers Island for another week as legal battle continues
Pix11: Court hearing to determine if ICE can have office on Rikers Island
City Limits: 3 Changes to New York Labor Laws Included in the Latest State Budget
NYLJ: 2025 Discovery Reform: A Mixed Bag
Pix11: New Yorkers react to Trump’s travel ban for certain countries: ‘Bad intentions’
NY1: Advocates, leaders condemn Trump’s travel bans and restrictions for ‘high-risk’ countries