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LAS Secures Ruling to Disclose NYPD Surveillance Spending

A petition brought by Legal Aid will require the NYPD to make its contracts with surveillance technology providers public.

Tina Luongo Honored with Servant of Justice Award

Luongo, Chief Attorney of Legal Aid's Criminal Defense Practice was honored for Legal Aid's work in the field of criminal justice reform.

LAS: City Must Not House New Arrivals in Tents

Passing out tents as winter approaches is a mockery of the City’s legal and moral obligation to provide safe shelter to people without homes.

LAS Praises Elimination of Notary Requirement in Civil Court

The notary requirement disproportionately affects low-income and unrepresented individuals, especially communities of color.

LAS in the News 10.20.23

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.

Advocates Rally in Support of Legislation to Serve Young New Yorkers

Youth, parents, elected officials and more gathered in support of the #Right2RemainSilent Act and the Youth Justice and Opportunities Act.

LAS Decries Hospital’s Attempt to Evict Longtime Residents

Maimonides Medical Center has filed 37 eviction cases across seven buildings so far.

LAS Condemns City’s Plan to House Families with Children in Cubicles

Private rooms, not open cubicles, are needed to ensure the safety of families with children and to reduce the transmission of infectious disease.

LAS in the News 10.13.23

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 Decries City’s Plan to Limit Shelter Stays for Families with Children

The Adams Administration's callous plan to cap shelter stays at 60 days will disrupt the one stable place in the lives of homeless students.