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.

City & State: Tenant, real estate groups team up against rent hike for some voucher recipients
NY Focus: As Dust Begins to Settle on Prison Chaos, Reformers Hold Somber Hearing
The City: Under a Remediation Manager, Who Will Actually Control Rikers Island?
Brownstoner: Protest Briefly Halts Hearing on NYC’s Controversial Tax Lien Sale System
MPA Magazine: Landlords, tenant advocates unite against NYC voucher rent hike
Chalkbeat: NYC schools fail to protect students with disabilities from lengthy suspensions
The Intercept: ICE Agents Are Camped Outside Immigration Couts to Make Arrests