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Court: NYS Law Enforcement Must End Familial DNA Searches

The ruling comes as a result of a lawsuit brought by The Legal Aid Society to challenge the controversial genetic search technique, according to The New York Daily News.

Op-Ed: For the Sake of Public Health and Safety, Pass the Treatment Not Jail Act

The legislation would expand the State's drug court diversion statute, allowing people with a mental health diagnosis or other disability to receive treatment and support as an alternative to incarceration.

SI District Attorney Spent Controversial Forfeiture Funds on Facial Recognition Tech

The Richmond County DA used property and money taken from communities, with little to no due process, to fund surveillance of those same communities, as reported by The Intercept.

Janet Sabel Reflects on Positive Changes at LAS

As she steps down from her role as Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer, Sabel praised the organization as a leader in holistic representation.

Jason Wu Named to City & State’s Asian Power 100 List

Wu, Attorney-in-Charge of The Legal Aid Society's Harlem Community Law Office, is being honored for the second straight year.

LAS in the News 04.29.22

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: Independent Leadership Required to End Rikers Crisis

The Legal Aid Society is raising the possibility of placing the City's jails under the control of an independent federal receiver.

Advocates: New “Public Charge” Policy Must Avoid Worst of Trump Rule

The Biden Administration's introduction of a revised policy is welcomed by immigration advocates who see an opportunity to make positive changes to the rule.

LAS Details Post-Budget 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 clients and all New Yorkers.

LAS in the News 04.22.22

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.