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.

CBS2: New York fires 2,000 prison guards, declares strike over
NYDN: NY State probing supposed inmate petition opposing correction officer body cams
Pro Publica: How Eric Adams Has Backed a Secretive NYPD Unit Ridden With Abuses
NYT: 2,000 Striking N.Y. Prison Officers Fired and Barred From Public Jobs
NYDN: NYS correction officers’ strike holds up transfers to prison on Rikers as jail population grows
NY1: Adams, legal expert weigh in on hotel subpoenas
NYDN: DOJ criminal probe targeting migrant shelters sparks fear over what’s next
FingerLakes1.com: Court orders corrections department to disclose suspension of HALT law
Politico: Hochul talks Trump