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LAS Wins Court Order to Place NYC Jails Under Receivership

The historic decision will empower an independent authority to implement long-overdue reforms and bring relief to incarcerated New Yorkers who continue to endure inhumane treatment.

LAS in the News 05.09.25

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 Hails State Housing Voucher Pilot Program As Essential First Step

The program will invest 50 million in rental assistance for New Yorkers who are unhoused or at risk of being unhoused.

LAS Calls on Lawmakers to Pass Treatment Court Expansion Act

This legislation would connect individuals to appropriate services when deemed suitable by a judge, improve public safety, and save taxpayers millions of dollars.

New York Brief Q&A: Twyla Carter

Legal Aid's Twyla Carter recently sat down with Bloomberg Law for their New York Brief Q&A feature.

LAS in the News 05.02.25

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 Celebrates Law Day With United Stand for the Rule of Law

In this moment of constitutional crisis, the people of The Legal Aid Society are reaffirming their commitment to the rule of law.

LAS Decries Preliminary Vote to Raise Rent of Vulnerable New Yorkers

The Rent Guidelines Board is considering increases between 1.75 and 7.75 percent for tenants in rent-stabilized units.

LAS Suit Seeks to End the NYPD’s Discriminatory Gang Database

The database has operated without transparency and accountability at the expense of Black and Latino New Yorkers. There is no evidence it improves public safety or reduces crime.

Advocates Demand Reforms to Contracting, Payment Processing for Nonprofits

At a press conference, nonprofit service providers spoke about the millions of dollars they are owed by the City, and how continued payment delays have negatively impacted their organizations.