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: The NYPD’s Policy of Handcuffing Nearly Everyone Arraigned Violates Civil Rights
The Center Square: Report rips into New York City’s housing voucher program
Documented NY: Immigrant Advocates Ready Themselves for Possible Trump Return
City Limits: New Online Notice of Eviction Rule for City Marshals is Inconsistently Enforced
The Real Deal: After rent strike, Leser’s 111 Livingston lands nonprofit tenant
Commercial Observer: Organization Rising Ground Takes 27K SF at 111 Livingston Street
NY Business Journal: Rising Ground to debut ‘multi-program hub’ in Downtown Brooklyn