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LAS: NYPD Metes Out Disparate, Harsh Treatment of Black and Brown Protesters

Arrests and arraignments from George Floyd-related protests indicate disproportionate representation of Black and Brown people, reports Vice.

LAS Calls Out Hypocrisy of Social Media Fighting in Court to Maintain Cooperation with Law Enforcement

Despite their rhetoric, legal exemptions place social media corporations firmly on the side of law enforcement, reports Wired.

LAS Lauds Legislation Requiring Police to Disclose Surveillance Technology

Passage of new bill forces NYPD to disclose how it surveils the public, reports CNBC.

LAS Featured in Video on Essential Work of Defenders in the COVID Pandemic

The video, produced by the Huffington Post, illustrates the essential work of public defenders in a time of crisis.

LAS’ Tina Luongo Among City & State’s Winners of the Week

Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Charge of the Criminal Defense Practice lauded for 50-a repeal, reports City & State.

New York City Council Passes Police Reform Bills, Key Anti-Surveillance POST Act

New legislation takes on long-standing issues with NYPD misconduct, reports CNN.

LAS Condemns City’s New Guidelines on Reopening of Housing Court

New memorandum issued Thursday delays residential and commercial eviction proceedings in the state; hearings in new cases as well as the service of eviction warrants, reports Law360.

LAS in the News 6.19.20

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...

LAS Secures Clemency for 58-Year-Old Client

After over two decades of incarceration, Juan Serrano is getting a second chance, according to the Daily Mail.

LAS Welcomes City’s Announcement to Post NYPD Disciplinary Record But Urges More Action

The announcement comes after Mayor de Blasio was called on earlier this week to make the records public, reports Newsday.