Call 212-577-3300

News

Read news on campaign updates, case victories, client stories, and more.

Showing 1 — -1 of 1757.

LAS in the News 02.21.25

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.

Twyla Carter Honored as One of New York’s Most Influential Black Leaders

Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer has been honored as part of PoliticsNY & amNY Metro Black Power Players list.

NYPD Misconduct Lawsuits Cost Taxpayers Over $205 Million in 2024

The staggering sum underscores the need to keep New York's common sense discovery laws in place.

LAS in the News 02.14.25

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 Secures Ruling to Increase Transparency on NYPD Surveillance Spending

The ruling requires the NYPD to disclose all previously withheld records related to the purchase of invasive electronic surveillance technologies.

New Voices Join Call for Rikers Receivership

Former City Officials and the City Bar Association have filed petitions in support of Legal Aid's demand for independent leadership of City jails.

LAS: Mayor Adams Must Reverse Course on ICE Policy

The mayor's illegal order will increase ICE arrests at shelters, hospitals, and other City properties and put City workers and everyone in harm's way.

LAS in the News 02.07.25

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.

Listen: Hochul Looks to Overhaul Court Discovery Laws

Legal Aid's Kalle Condliffe warns that the Governor's proposed changes would allow prosecutors and police to withhold evidence.

Dawne Mitchell Named to Permanent Commission on Justice for Families

Mitchell will co-chair a Commission seeking new and creative ways to better address existing systemic challenges facing families, youth, and children across the state.