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LAS in the News 09.06.24

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.
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Report: NYPD Failing to Comply with Stop and Frisk Reforms

An Independent Federal Monitor released a report showing that the NYPD has failed to comply with court-ordered mandates to reform its practices.
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LAS in the News 08.30.24

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.
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LAS in the News 08.23.24

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.
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LAS Sues to Protect Sealed Juvenile Records

The lawsuit seeks to end the NYPD's unlawful practice of accessing, using and disclosing sealed arrest-related records of youth ages 7 through 17.
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LAS in the News 08.16.24

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.
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NYPD Misconduct Lawsuits Have Cost Taxpayers Over $82 Million in 2024

At this rate, payouts for 2024 could total over $140 million, the highest amount in years.
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LAS in the News 08.09.24

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.
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LAS: Department of Correction Continues to Deny Access to Medical Care

Legal Aid has filed a third contempt motion in response to the department's gross disregard for its duty to incarcerated New Yorkers.
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LAS in the News 08.02.24

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.
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