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Esperanza Colón Honored by NYC Bar Association

Colón received the Legal Services Award for her ongoing commitment to low-income New Yorkers.

Op-Ed: Albany Must Reject Cries to Codify Familial DNA Searching

The controversial genetic search technique disproportionally affects people of color due to years of invasive surveillance and over-policing.

Poll: New Yorkers Support “Good Cause” Eviction Protections

Newly released data shows overwhelming support for the basic eviction protections from every corner of New York State.

NYPD Neighborhood Safety Team Trainees Have History of Misconduct Complaints

The Legal Aid Society is calling for full transparency as to which officers are assigned to the controversial units.

LAS in the News 05.20.22

Here are a few of the places we made a difference, provided context or added valuable perspective this week:

Twenty New Yorkers Have Died in Custody Since 2021

At a vigil held today, public defenders, community advocates, and family members implored public officials to address the ongoing crisis on Rikers Island.

Court Holds Department of Correction in Contempt Over Access to Medical Care

The City must comply within 30 days or pay thousands to New Yorkers who were denied medical treatment while incarcerated.

LAS: Housing Court Must Prioritize Tenants in Unsafe Conditions

The process of getting building owners to respond to issues like mold or infestation can drag on for years, as reported by City Limits.

LAS in the News 05.13.22

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 Welcomes Twyla Carter as Attorney-In-Chief and Chief Executive Officer

Carter will be the first Black woman and first Asian American to helm The Legal Aid Society in the organization's 145-year history.