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: Federal immigration fines are unconstitutional

NYT: Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration Over $1.8 Million in Immigration Fines
AP: Lawsuit filed on behalf of immigrants fined up to $1.8 million for remaining in the country
Law360: DHS Accused of ‘Ruinous,’ Unlawful Immigration Fines
FOX News: Immigrants fined up to $1.8 million for remaining in US sue Trump administration

More LAS in the news

NYT: Inside a Chaotic Week for New York’s Food Stamp Program
Queens Daily Eagle: Secretive NYPD surveillance tech purchases made public
Straight Arrow News: How SNAP theft, ‘antiquated’ EBT cards feed global crime
The Real Deal: Landlords sue New York over rent-stabilization rules for vacant apartments
News12 Brooklyn: Prospect Heights residents still in ongoing legal battle with management
NYDN: Airbnb will wreck New York City’s neighborhoods
City & State: The 2025 Women Power 100
NYDN: New report questions quality of education for NYC kids facing juvenile detention
Queens Daily Eagle: Councils slams city over overcrowding at youth detention centers
NYLJ: Judge Rules NY May Prohibit Civil Immigration Arrests at State Courthouses
Times Union: Judge dismisses DOJ challenge of NY law banning migrant courthouse arrests
Queens Daily Eagle: Judge throws out Trump’s challenge of NY law barring arrests in courthouses
Hell Gate: Ritchie Torres Leaned Right. Will That Cost Him His Seat in Congress?
Gothamist: NYC began investigating sexual misconduct at jails more promptly after lawsuits
Amsterdam News: Avoiding estate planning is hurting Black and Brown homeowners
Politico: RENTAL WARS (New York Playbook PM)
Amsterdam News: Family of Bronx woman who died in NYPD custody sues to find the truth