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.

Politico: Albany’s next criminal justice battle (New York Playbook PM)
NYDN: NYC public school student granted asylum, released from ICE detention
Queens Daily Eagle: Queens Housing Court’s virtual intake spurs delays and confusion
Documented NY: A New York Marriage is Torn Apart by ICE
New York Law Journal: Stage Is Set for Legislative Battle Over New York’s ‘Raise the Age’ Law
Queens Daily Eagle: Coalition forms to defend Raise the Age ahead of potential rollback
amNY: NYC Civil rights attorneys troubled by appeals court ruling lowering bar for police stops
NY1: The $50M fight around potential changes to New York’s ‘Raise the Age’ law
El Diario: Conforman coalición para defender la ley ‘Raise the Age’ en Nueva York