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LAS in the News 01.06.23

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 Unveils 2023 Statewide Legislative Priorities

The Legal Aid Society is calling on lawmakers in Albany to pass a comprehensive set of bills that will improve the lives of its clients and all New Yorkers.

LAS in the News 12.23.22

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 Secures Pardon for Lesly Parfait, Client Who Faced Deportation

Mr. Parfait, who was brought to the United States at the age of five, faced mandatory deportation for a non-violent, sixteen-year-old conviction.

LAS Calls for Answers Following Fire That Destroyed NYPD Evidence Center

The fire resulted in the loss of critical DNA evidence and will have far-reaching consequences for the ability of public defenders to exonerate wrongfully convicted clients.

LAS Files Second Contempt Motion Against Department of Correction

The motion is the result of the Department's ongoing failure to provide incarcerated New Yorkers access to medical care.

LAS Hosts Annual Community Holiday Celebration

Toys and donations were distributed to over 300 children of low-income New Yorkers.

LAS in the News 12.16.22

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.

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.

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.