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LAS Warns of NYPD Surveillance Technology, Potential for Misuse

Pushback over facial recognition follows the arrest of an activist identified by his Instagram account, reports Gothamist.

Watch: LAS Calls for State and Federal Rent Relief

The Legal Aid Society's Ellen Davidson addressed the state of New York's eviction moratorium during a recent appearance on Pix11 News.

LAS in the News 8.14.20

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Watch: LAS Reaffirms Need to Defund the NYPD

At $6 billion, the NYPD is the most expensive police force in the United States, according to a new video produced by Business Insider.

LAS Urges Cuts in NYPD to Sustain Funding for Police Watchdog

Cuts to the Civilian Complaint Review Board hamper an agency already lacking enough staff to properly oversee the City's police department, reports the New York Daily News.

LAS Calls for More Federal Support to Assist Struggling Tenants

Washington has so far only allocated funds to corporate landlords who have unscrupulous histories, according to The Appeal.

OCA Extends Eviction Freeze for Six Weeks to October 1

The Legal Aid Society reaffirms the need for Governor Cuomo to use his powers and authority by extending the moratorium indefinitely, reports Gothamist.

Listen: LAS Works to Exonerate Wrongfully Convicted Brooklyn Man

James Davis has spent almost 17 years incarcerated for a crime he didn’t commit, according to the Wrongful Conviction podcast.

LAS Decries COVID-19 Outbreak at Four Upstate DOCCS Prisons

An Ulster county facility saw cases more than double in a 24 hour period, according to the New York Daily News.

Listen: Ellen Davidson Warns of Eviction Crisis on Capitol Pressroom

Davidson, a staff attorney at The Legal Aid Society, appeared on the WNYC program to discuss the status of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's moratorium on evictions, which have been extended to September 4th.