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: Most Recent Detainee to Die on Rikers Sought Medical Care the Day Before His Death
City Limits: For Migrants, An Asylum Application Can Mean Between 30 or 60 More Days
Queens Daily Eagle: The city has three years to close Rikers – can it be done?
AMNY: Police radios silenced in latest encryption rollout
City Limits: Spiking Evictions Renew Calls to Reform NYC Marshals System
City Limits: Solicitar asilo puede suponer la diferencia entre 30 o 60 días más en un refugio