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.

The Marshall Project: The Problem With Screening the Mail in Prisons
Times Union: National Guard member charged with selling drugs, phones to inmates
Gothamist: Mayor wants NYC to collect info on delivery workers — worrying immigrant groups
Documented NY: Criticism Mounts Over CDPAP Overhaul as Immigrant Workers Go Unpaid
Crain’s: City won’t say which buildings are impacted by Harlem Legionnaires’ outbreak
ABC News10: DOCCS mail scanning rule could compromise attorney-client privilege