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: Rate of violence in NYC jails reaching new heights, city data shows
Crain’s: State pumps $106M into emergency food stamps as shutdown threatens program
Hell Gate: Voting for Mayor From Rikers
Queens Daily Eagle: Advocates demand overhaul of struggling Right to Counsel program
Documented NY: 5 Steps to Take if a Family Member is Detained by ICE
Wired: Zohran Mamdani Just Inherited the NYPD Surveillance State
El Diario: Alquileres en Nueva York tras la victoria de Zohran Mamdani