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NYPD Continues to Deceive on Use of Surveillance Technology

Emails released by Legal Aid prove the NYPD knows the exact locations of ShotSpotter sensors throughout the City, contrary to ShotSpotter’s prior statements.
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LAS Secures Overhaul of NYPD’s Illegal Warrant Search Practices

A new settlement prohibits officers from prolonging stops to conduct unrelated warrant and i-card searches.
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LAS Calls on Lawmakers to Protect Young New Yorkers in the Criminal Legal System

Two pieces of legislation, the #Right2RemainSilent bill and The Youth Justice and Opportunities Act, are opportunities to further justice for young New Yorkers.
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LAS Honors Staff at 146th Annual Meeting

Staff members were recognized for their service and dedication to the organization and its clients.
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In Honor: Remembering Erick Tavira

A tribute to those lost this year in NYC Department of Correction custody.
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In Honor: Remembering Robert Pondexter

A tribute to those lost this year in NYC Department of Correction custody.
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In Honor: Remembering Dashawn Carter

A tribute to those lost this year in NYC Department of Correction custody.
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In Honor: Remembering Michael Lopez

A tribute to those lost this year in NYC Department of Correction custody.
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LAS Suit Protected 136K Households From Eviction

Legal Aid’s lawsuit protected over 160K households from eviction and helped tens of thousands of families qualify for critical funding to address rent arrears.
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LAS Calls on Governor to Act on Hundreds of Clemency Applications

Last December, Governor Hochul announced that her office would review clemency applications on a rolling basis to grant more deserving New Yorkers relief, but roughly a year later, this plan has failed to materialize.
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