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LAS Sues to Save Key Incentive for Homeless New Yorkers

The City's "unit hold" incentive ensures that apartments are held for perspective tenants using CityFHEPS housing vouchers while their paperwork is processed.

LAS Mourns the Loss of Former Client James Maldonado

Mr. Maldonado passed away in New York City Department of Correction custody this past Friday.

LAS in the News 06.20.25

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 Blocks ICE’s Return to Rikers Island

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 06.13.25

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 ICE Raids at Local Courts

Advocates are also sounding alarm over conditions people are facing in immigration detention, including overcrowding and extreme heat.

LAS in the News 06.06.25

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 Decries Trump’s New Travel Ban

The new policy is a cruel and calculated assault on immigrant communities designed to spread fear and division.

LAS Decries Proposed Rent Increase for Low-Income Families

The Mayor's plan would destabilize more than 29K households who rely on the CityFHEPS voucher program.

LAS in the News 05.30.25

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.