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. Our experienced teams provide comprehensive services, support, and advocacy that protect rights, keep families and communitiess together, and in many cases, changes 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.

Hoodline: Rikers Detainee Says Guards Shackled Her Through Pregnancy Despite Ban
Pix11: Tenant advocates file motion to dismiss landlord’s lawsuit targeting rent freeze
WUNC: Trump’s deportation efforts include $1 million or more in fines for some immigrants
The Daily Record: $5.1K fines for immigrants spark lawsuit in MD against Trump administration
The Bronx Times: CAMBA settlement brings new eviction protections to Bronx tenants
El Diario: Alerta por multas millonarias de ICE a inmigrantes (podcast)