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LAS Decries Mayor’s Claim Asylum Seekers Are Adding to Homelessness Crisis

Legal Aid is calling on the Mayor to focus on real solutions like long-term affordable housing and end his punitive policy of militarized encampment sweeps.

LAS in the News 07.15.22

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 Mourns Michael Lopez, 11th New Yorker to Pass in DOC Custody This Year

Deaths on Rikers have become the status quo, underscoring the need for a federal receivership and immediate decarceration of City jails.

LAS: Department of Correction Still in Contempt of Medical Care Order

The City continues to fail in its obligation to provide access to medical care for incarcerated New Yorkers, despite claims of compliance.

LAS Sues to Force Repairs in Bronx Building with Nearly 500 Violations

Tenants are suffering from gas and hot water outages, lead paint violations, persistent leaks, and mold and vermin infestations.

Client Stories: Camari Banks Finds a Safe Space at School, in Dance

After excessive bullying, a transfer to a new school gave Camari a fresh start. The rising senior has big plans.

LAS in the News 07.01.22

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: Court Ruling Underscores Need for Statewide “Good Cause” Eviction Protections

A New York State Court has struck down the City of Albany’s “Good Cause” eviction law, eliminating critical protections for tenants.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Ending “Remain in Mexico” Program

The Trump-era immigration policy forces asylum seekers arriving at the southwestern border to await approval in Mexico.

Elizabeth Newton Honored for Commitment to Young New Yorkers

Newton is the recipient of this year's Stephanie E. Kupferman Juvenile Justice Award, which is bestowed by the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York.