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Listen: Rikers in Crisis

The Legal Aid Society's Corey Stoughton appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show to discuss the ongoing crisis at Rikers Island where an eleventh New Yorker has died.

LAS Calls for Full Parole Review as Less Is More Becomes Law

The Legal Aid Society's praised Governor Hochul's swift enactment of the law and called for further action to decarcerate individuals being held on parole violations, as reported by NY1's Inside City Hall.

LAS: Elected Officials Must Do More to Address Crisis on Rikers

The Legal Aid Society's Martin LaFalce appeared on NY1's Capital Tonight to discuss the ongoing crisis on Rikers Island and the steps lawmakers must take to remedy it.

LAS in the New 09.17.21

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 Praises Governor Hochul’s Signing of the Less Is More Act

The bill comprehensively reforms the State's parole policies and will help to immediately alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis unfolding on Rikers Island, as reported by Spectrum News.

LAS Files Two Suits Demanding Transparency on Conditions at City Jails

The lawsuits seek information from the Department of Correction on some of their most notorious housing units, according to POLITICO.

LAS: Mayor’s Refusal to Decarcerate Will Cost Lives

Despite pleas from advocates, elected officials, and the Board of Correction the Mayor refuses to remove New Yorkers from a dire situation on Rikers Island, as reported by POLITICO.

Judge Dismisses Landlord Challenges to New York Rent Reforms

The Legal Aid Society applauded Judge Kenneth Karas for dismissing two lawsuits challenging New York State's comprehensive rent reform laws, reports the New York Daily News.

Advocates Demand Release, Not Transfer as ICE Detention in Hudson County Closes

ICE retains the discretion to release immigrants rather than transfer them to other facilities, away from their families, counsel, and communities, according to the Hudson County View.

Rikers Emergency Disrupting New Yorkers’ Access to Due Process

A mass wave of staff absenteeism by Department of Correction employees is causing individuals detained on Rikers Island to miss critical court appearances, reports the Queens Daily Eagle.