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.

Queens Daily Eagle: Two inmates die on Rikers in one afternoon
Bloomberg Law: NYC Sued Over Plan to Stop Paying Landlords to Hold Apartments
Politico: Spike in homelessness followed Cuomo’s move to cut off voucher funds as governor
City Limits: Opinion: The Reality of Anti-Gang Policing in Harlem and Beyond
AMNY: Homelessness advocacy groups sue NYC to protect housing incentive
Amsterdam News: Two people died within two hours on Rikers Island
City Limits: As NYC’s Asylum Seeker Arrival Center Closes, What’s Next for Migrants in Shelter?
Gothamist: ICE detainees being held at notorious Brooklyn jail with Diddy, Mangione
NY Post: Migrants detained by ICE held in same jail housing Diddy and Luigi Mangione
El Diario: Migrantes son enviados por ICE a más prisiones federales