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Orville Etoria Released From African Jail, Returned to Jamaica

The United States government had deported Mr. Etoria to a prison in Eswatini, a country he had never been to and with which he had no ties.

LAS Sues Over Violations of Solitary Confinement Law on Rikers Island

New Yorkers, including those with disabilities, are regularly held in solitary confinement for 23 or 24 hours a day in violation of the HALT Act.

10 Ways to Stop Deaths in NYPD Custody

The Legal Aid Society, together with a coalition of partners, has released a ten-point plan to address the growing crisis of deaths in NYPD Custody.

LAS in the News 09.19.25

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: A Call for More Scrutiny of Deaths in NYPD Custody

Legal Aid has demanded an investigation into a rash of recent deaths in NYPD custody. Meghna Philip joined The Brian Lehrer Show to discuss the growing crisis.

LAS Demands Investigation Into NYPD Custody Deaths

Recent deaths in custody require an independent investigation, and an inquiry into why the NYPD is arresting people for low-level offenses, which should result in tickets.

LAS in the News 09.12.25

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.

Court: Adams’ Order to Reopen ICE Office on Rikers Island Is Illegal

The Legal Aid Society spearheaded an amicus brief against the proposed return and argued against the Mayor's executive order in court.

LAS in the News 09.05.25

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 Mourns the Loss of Client Jimmy Avila

Mr. Avila is one of four New Yorkers who have died in City custody in just over a week.