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Listen: LAS Calls for Reforms to Child Welfare Reporting and Investigations

Attorneys are urging Governor Hochul to sign a bill that would end anonymous reports to the State Child Abuse Hotline.

Listen: Court Faults State for Suspension of Solitary Confinement Reforms

Katherine Haas recently joined The Capitol Pressroom to discuss a victory for Legal Aid's Prisoners’ Rights Project.

LAS in the News 07.04.25

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.

Court Ruling Blocks Unlawful Suspension of Solitary Confinement Protections

The Legal Aid Society filed a lawsuit to reinstate the HALT Act in state prisons, which was suspended to appease illegally striking corrections officers.

LAS: Trump’s Tax Bill Will Gut Critical Services for Low-Income Families

The Legal Aid Society is calling on the City and State to mitigate the harm the legislation will cause.

LAS Secures Exoneration for Brian Kendall

Mr. Kendall lost nearly two decades to a wrongful conviction and was deported after serving his sentence for a crime he did not commit.

LAS Condemns Rent Increase for Low-Income Families

The Rent Guidelines Board voted to increase rents for residents of stabilized apartments 3 percent on 1-year leases and 4.5 percent on 2-year leases.

LAS in the News 06.27.25

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 Sues to Save Key Incentive for Homeless New Yorkers

The City's "unit hold" incentive ensures that apartments are held for perspective tenants using CityFHEPS housing vouchers while their paperwork is processed.

LAS Mourns the Loss of Former Client James Maldonado

Mr. Maldonado passed away in New York City Department of Correction custody this past Friday.