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.

LAS: DOCCS fails to comply with court order on solitary confinement protections

NYS Focus: Four Months After Guard Strike, Prison Staffing Crisis Persists
Times Union: NY prison staffing crisis persists as fight ongoing to restore programs
Spectrum News: LAS slams DOCCS for ‘jeopardizing safety’ of incarcerated New Yorkers
NEWS10: DOCCS accused of defying court order on solitary confinement
Queens Daily Eagle: Solitary confinement continues in state prisons despite court order
NBC5: DOCCS submits emergency justifications for HALT suspensions, advocates push back

More LAS in the news

NYDN: Contaminated DNA samples found spark questions about a murder conviction
City Limits: Trouble Getting Your Security Deposit ack? This App CBould Help
NYDN: Man dies on Rikers Island in ninth NYC jail-related death in 2025
NYS Focus: Regulators Crack Down on a Troubled New York Solar Company
Gothamist: Bronx landlord fined $10 million for ‘unsafe’ apartment building
NYLJ: NY’s Interest on Lawyers Account Is Helping to Stabilize Civil Legal Services Needs
Amsterdam News: ‘We Outside Summer’ in full swing for East Harlem NYCHA center
El Diario: 9no recluso muere en cárcel de Nueva York en lo que va de 2025
6SqFt: Bronx landlord fined $10M for hazardous conditions