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Court: Juveniles Deserve the Same Discovery Rights as Adults

A new ruling ensures young New Yorkers have the information necessary to defend themselves, reports the New York Law Journal.

LAS Sues to Reopen New York’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program

The program's online portal was unlawfully closed leaving hundreds of thousands of potentially eligible individuals unable to apply, as reported by The New York Times.

Susan Horwitz Named to City & State’s Responsible 100

The Responsible 100 represents New York’s most outstanding citizens who are setting standards of excellence, dedication, and leadership in improving their communities and making transformative change.

Advocates: NYS Homeless Shelters Must Have Reliable Internet Access

Recent litigation by The Legal Aid Society ensured over 240 shelters in New York City would be wired, proposed legislation would provide access across the State, reports the Bronx Times.

LAS in the News 12.10.21

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 Lauds Passage of Bill Raising State FHEPS Housing Voucher Amount

The Legal Aid Society commended Governor Hochul for signing legislation that will increase subsidies for families with minor children on public assistance allowing them to stay in their homes, reports PIX11 News.

Federal Monitor: Violence, Force Levels at Historic Highs on Rikers Island

The latest report by an independent Federal Monitor calls 2021 the most dangerous year in city jails since their oversight began in 2015, according to THE CITY.

NYPD Continues Use of Controversial Private DNA Lab

More than a year after the City claimed to have cut ties with Parabon NanoLabs the police are still using the company's unreliable profiling techniques, as reported by the New York Daily News.

Watch: COVID-19 Causes Massive Backlog in Court Cases

The Legal Aid Society's Tina Luongo recently spoke with Cheddar News about the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on due process for incarcerated New Yorkers.

LAS Secures Ruling to Ensure Incarcerated Clients’ Access to Medical Care

The victory, in a suit brought with Brooklyn Defender Services and Milbank LLP, requires the DOC to demonstrate compliance within a week, as reported by Gothamist.