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.

LAS sues to reinstate solitary confinement protections

The Capitol Pressroom: Hochul sued for pausing solitary confinement protections
NY Focus: Prison Agency Is Considering Invoking Bogus Emergencies to Skirt Solitary Reforms
Bloomberg Law: NY Prisoners Challenge Freeze on Solitary Confinement Limits

Supreme Court bocks deportations under Alien Enemies Act

CBS: Supreme Court temporarily blocks new deportations under Alien Enemies Act
CBS: Advocates urge judge to bar Alien Enemies Act expulsions of migrants
Mother Jones: More Venezuelans Face Imminent Deportation Under the Alien Enemies Act
The Washington Examiner: Attorneys warn more AEA deportations could be imminent

More LAS in the news

Marketplace: Why are SNAP benefits so easy to steal?
FingerLakes1.com: Landlords Are Leaving Section 8 as Rents Soar
NY Focus: Thousands Wait for Long-Term Help While Hochul Pushes Involuntary Commitment
City & State: Civil rights attorneys raise the alarm about 3 NY asylum-seekers
Gothamist: 4-year-old migrant girl, other kids go to court in NYC with no lawyer
Times Union: Man whose story inspired Oscar-nominated ‘Sing Sing’ fights for
The City: Advocates Call on City to Protect Transgender People Behind Bars in the Trump Era