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.

Gothamist: ICE enters NYC shelters armed and without judicial warrants, reports show
Queens Daily Eagle: Something ‘needs to be done’ about sentencing reform, NY’s top judge says
NY Post: Nassau County breaks its own rules by keeping ICE detainees too long, activists claim
Queens Daily Eagle: Advocates call for fully funded RTC as city prepares for new leadership
Amsterdam News: Black man becomes 14th person to die in custody at Rikers Island
NYDN: Mayor appoints four Rent Guidelines Board members as parting punch to Mamdani
The Baffler: Cruising for Normal