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.

LAS calls to end dangerous conditions for children detained in ACS facilities

Gothamist: Young NYC detainees sleep in classrooms, common areas amid overcrowding
AMNY: LAS says children in Bronx, Brooklyn juvenile detention centers are forced to sleep on ground
AMNY: Editorial | The push for NYC jail reform should address a complex truth

More LAS in the news

NYT: What to Do When the Gas Doesn’t Work in Your Building
Documented: Cómo el cierre del gobierno está afectando a las comunidades inmigrantes
Open Minds: New York City Sued Over Violations of Solitary Confinement Law On Rikers Island
NYT: N.Y.P.D. to Notify Parents When Minors Are Entered Into Gang Database
Amsterdam News: NYPD’s SRG leashed as police brutality settlement goes into effect
AMNY: Asylum seeker detained twice during two Trump presidencies recounts traumatic experience
The City: An NYPD Traffic Stop, an Unregistered Moped and 8 Months in an ICE Lockup
Queens Daily Eagle: Calls grow for expansion of state’s treatment courts
The Capitol Pressroom: Federal changes poised to grow need for civil legal services
NY1: Free legal help offered to domestic violence survivors
Queens Daily Eagle: Federal judge refuses city’s request to review Rikers receivership order