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.

Gothamist: These NY immigrants thought their deportation fights had ended. They were wrong.|
NYDN: NYPD, prosecutorial misconduct court settlement payouts exceed $77 million: Legal Aid
Politico: Can Lawler sell Trump’s megalaw?
El Diario: Nueva York protegió tribunales contra arrestos de inmigrantes
NYDN: Hold a fair vote for NYCHA’s Chelsea folks
NYT: New York Prisons Accused of Defying Judge on Solitary Confinement
AMNY: Quality of Life policing gets expanded city-wide
Brooklyn Daily Eagle: LAS Statement on the NYPD’s expansion of the Quality of Life teams
AMNY: Court upholds order to continue unit-hold incentive for homeless New Yorkers
City Limits: City Backtracks on CityFHEPs Voucher Incentive
Documented NY: Certified Documents Translation: Preparing for USCIS or Immigration Court
Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Legal Aid files lawsuit over delays in competency treatment
NYS Focus: Advocates Float Contempt Ruling for New York Prison Agency
Gothamist: Monthly evictions in New York City reach highest rate since 2018
Hell Gate: After Marijuana Legalization, Prosecutors Refuse to Give the Promised Clean Slate