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.

City Limits: Opinion: Fixing Flaws in New York’s Freedom of Information Law
Gothamist: Many street vendors missing from Canal St a day after federal raid in Lower Manhattan
The Imprint: Young New Yorkers Rally for Youth Justice Reforms Amid Looming Threats
NY1: Protesters call on city to abolish ‘gang database’ after new report
Pix11: Advocates rally to shut down NYPD criminal database amid racial profiling claims
The Imprint: Young New Yorkers Rally for Youth Justice Reforms Amid Looming Threats