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.

Bloomberg Law: New York Brief Q&A: Twyla Carter
Spectrum News: New York legislative health chairs eye action to address CDPAP issues
The City: Tenants Facing Evictions Increasingly Don’t Have Lawyers Despite NYC Law
AP: NYPD shared a protester’s info with ICE. Now it’s evidence in her deportation case
WAMC: New York’s CDPAP – PPL transition continues
CBS2: New NYC legislation could bring back some short-term rentals
Smart Cities Dive: Lawsuit challenges NYPD “gang database”
Daily Kos: What Kind of Country Does This to Children?
Washington Post: Can I travel outside the U.S. with a green card? These are the risks.
The City: Criminal-Probe Pretext for NYPD ICE Cooperation Alarms Immigrant Advocates
Queens Daily Eagle: City is failing to provide attorneys to New Yorkers facing eviction
Amsterdam News: New York State $254B budget deal (almost) finalized
Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Federal court in New York blocks removals under Alien Enemies Act
Davis Vanguard: Court Blocks Trump’s Deportation Efforts Under Alien Enemies Act