Call 212-577-3300

News

Read news on campaign updates, case victories, client stories, and more.

Showing -15 — -17 of 1839.

LAS Condemns Mayor’s Xenophobic Raid on New Arrivals

The Mayor has ordered a temporary displacement and search and seizure of the roughly 3,000 individuals at Randall's Island.

Twyla Carter Reflects on Two Years at LAS

Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer discusses the organization's successes and challenges in a new op-ed for the New York Law Journal.

LAS Decries Mayor’s Order to Suspend Parts of New Solitary Confinement Ban

The executive orders set a dangerous precedent, allowing the Mayor to avoid implementing laws he disagrees with.

LAS in the News 07.26.24

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: Simply Adding Family Court Judges Will Not Increase Access to Justice

Dawne Mitchell, Chief Attorney of The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice, makes the case for true equitable access to justice for children.

Watch: Twyla Carter on Loan Forgiveness, Equitable Funding

Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Chief and CEO recently joined Reaching Out With Gregory Floyd to discuss loan forgiveness, pay parity, and more.

Adams Forces Out CCRB Head in Latest Blow to Police Accountability

Arva Rice, Interim Chairwoman of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, has been forced to resign.

LAS in the News 07.19.24

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: Gun Detection System for Subway is Ineffective, Invasive

The system, which can trigger false alarms, is the latest example of Mayor Adams' commitment to unproven policing technology.

Bronx Tenants Demand Immediate Repairs to Deplorable Conditions

Elevator outages, one of many ongoing issues in the 16-floor building, are particularly dangerous as the City experiences extreme heat.