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.

The City: State Prisons Use Post-Strike Struggles to Circumvent Solitary Reforms
NY Focus: State Legislative Leaders Pass Last-Minute Prison Oversight Package
Queens Daily Eagle: DOJ sues state over Protect Our Courts law while Hochul testifies
The City: Judge Sides With City Council, Blocks Mayor From Allowing ICE Office on Rikers Island
WXXI: More cameras, oversight coming to NY prisons. But lawmakers see ‘missed opportunity’
NY Focus: Could A Lawsuit Finally Spur New York into Action on Food Stamp Theft?
FingerLakes1.: Judge allows class action over solitary confinement of disabled prisoners
AMNY: Lander arrest is ‘abuse of power’ by ICE and feds
Documented NY: What Immigrant Workers Need To Know About NYPD Tickets and NYC Court
David Vanguard: Supreme Court Sides with Incarcerated Plaintiffs
Gay City News: LGBTQ advocates join push to improve conditions for home care aides