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 communities 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 lauds eviction moratorium extension

AP: NY extends eviction, foreclosure protections through August
Law360: Extended Anti-Eviction Bill Sails Through NY Legislature
NYDN: LTE: Eviction Moratorium Benefits Both Tenants and Landlords
Telemundo: Moratoria de desalojos en NY vence y legisladores buscan extender la medida
Patch: Lawmakers Extend NY Eviction Moratorium Till August
El Diario: Inquilinos no podrán ser desalojados hasta el 31 de agosto gracias a nueva ley
The Real Deal: Landlord group challenges state eviction ban

More LAS in the news

Atlanta Black Star: Black Woman Handcuffed During Childbirth Reaches Settlement with NYPD
Gothamist: 22 NYPD Officers Were Convicted Of Dishonesty, Corruption, And Other Misconduct
Inside Higher Ed: Pushing Back on Prison Labor
NYDN: As NYC budget grows, advocates warn kids in foster care are getting left behind
The Real Deal: Rent relief hinges on dwindling goodwill
The Intercept: NYPD Were Sent to Protests With Barely Any 1st Amendment Training
Law360: Courts Should Clarify Contours Of NY Gov’t Transparency Law
Bklyner: Advocates Urge To Make Someone Accountable For Educating Foster Kids in NYC
The Imprint: Albany Must Give Young New Yorkers A Right to Counsel Before Police Interrogations
The City: Rikers Staff Sick Call Spike Spurs Lockdown, Trapping Mentally Ill in Cells
Capital Tonight: Why advocates want a ‘clean slate’ for criminal convictions