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Advocates Call on City Council to Abolish the NYPD Gang Database

The NYPD's gang database is a dangerous and racist tool that disproportionately targets young people of color with little to no evidence of criminal involvement.

LAS in the News 12.13.24

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.

On Anniversary of Collapsed Bronx Building, LAS Calls to Expedite Reconstruction

One year later, six units have yet to be rebuilt, despite a court order secured by Legal Aid.

LAS in the News 12.06.24

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.

Twyla Carter Named to Nonprofit Power Player List

Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer has been honored by PoliticsNY & amNY Metro.

DAs, Public Defenders, and Unions Unite on Loan Assistance Expansion

The coalition is calling for expanded eligibility and increased funding for student loan aid for attorneys serving the public interest.

LAS in the News 11.29.24

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 Secures Contempt Ruling Against Department of Correction

A court ruled that the City has failed to address the long-standing and unconstitutional use of force in local jails.

LAS Hails Proposed Tenant Protections in “City for All” Housing Plan

The plan will expand access to CityFHEPS vouchers for tenants facing eviction and restore funding to an anti-harassment program.

LAS in the News 11.22.24

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.