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: Many NYC homeless residents can’t access Wi-Fi. 2 new bills hope to change that
The City: Attica, Marcy, Mid-State: Advocates Want These Prisons Tied to Brutality Shut Down
AMNY: Legal Aid Society condemns ICE raids at NYC immigration courts
WXXI: State Democrats get behind NY prison reforms in legislative session’s final days
Capital B: Trump’s Travel Ban Targets Black Migrants as Protests and Deportations Spread
NYLJ: ‘Unjust Barrier’: Lawmakers Weigh Permitting Jury Service for People With Felony Convictions
Gothamist: The NYPD is being monitored at anti-ICE protests after recent George Floyd settlement
The Washington Post: Can I travel outside the U.S. with a green card? These are the risks.
Brooklyn Daily Eagle: City Councilmembers headline rally to protect immigrant’ rights
Amsterdam News: Fight against solitary confinement continues after Kalief Browder’s death
Harlem World: Bill To Shield Domestic Violence Survivors From Liability For Coerced Debts Passes
NYLJ: DOJ Files Challenge to New York Law Preventing Civil Arrests of Migrants at Courthouses
BK Reader: Brooklyn Leaders Denounce ICE Arrests in NYC
Law360: DOJ Sues NY Over Law Blocking ICE Arrests At Courthouses
Norwood News: Over 215 Groups Demand Reversal of HALT Law Suspension
USA Herald: DOJ Sues New York Over Law Blocking ICE Courthouse Arrests