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LAS in the News 08.15.25

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.

Three Years In, Still Fighting for Justice for All New Yorkers

Twyla Carter, Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer, reflects on her time leading the organization.

LAS Sues to Protect New Yorkers Declared Unfit for Trial

Hundreds are routinely left to languish for months on Rikers Island in horrific conditions while they await the court-ordered mental health treatment.

LAS in the News 08.08.25

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 Condemns New Mail Screening Plan for State Prisons

The new rule would allow DOCCS to confiscate and destroy privileged attorney-client correspondence.

LAS in the News 08.01.25

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 in the News 07.25.25

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 Remembers Ronald J. Tabak, Pro Bono Pioneer

Ron was an ardent and engaged supporter of the work of The Legal Aid Society for nearly forty years.

LAS Sues FDNY Over Failure to Release Facial Recognition Records

The FDNY used unregulated Clearview AI facial recognition technology at a local protest and shared that information with NYPD.

LAS in the News 07.18.25

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.