At The Legal Aid Society our Civil, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Rights, and Pro Bono practices work tirelessly in and out of the courtroom to defend our clients and dismantle the hidden, systemic barriers that can prevent them from thriving in New York City. We seek to be a beacon of hope for those who feel neglected —regardless of who they are, where they come from, or how they identify. Our experienced teams provide comprehensive services, support, and advocacy that protect rights, keep families and communitiess together, and in many cases, saves lives. 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.

Gothamist: New Yorkers driven by deportation fears are flooding lawyers with questions
AP: New York correctional officers pummeled handcuffed man before death, footage shows
Gothamist: Gov. Hochul vetoes bill to restore jury rights for people convicted of felonies
Gothamist: NYC tenants get security deposits back after spotlight on landlord
The City: Doctors Sanctioned for Medical Mistakes Find a Place to Practice in NY State Prisons
NYLJ: Veto Preserves Ban on Jury Service by Persons With Felony Convictions in New York
NYLJ: Advocates in Uproar Over Footage Showing CO’s Beat Black Inmate Before His Death