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Listen: New York’s Eviction Moratorium Defanged by Supreme Court

The Legal Aid Society's Ellen Davidson appeared on The Capitol Pressroom to discuss what a recent Supreme Court ruling means for New York tenants, and what the state must do to help.

Death on Rikers a Grim Reminder of Inhumane Conditions at City Jails

The Legal Aid Society is mourning the senseless death of Brandon Rodriguez, who was detained on Rikers Island, as reported by Gothamist.

NYC Defenders Demand Courthouse Safety As Delta Variant Surges

The Legal Aid Society, in conjunction with the City’s defender organizations, is calling for the immediate implementation of safety protocols to protect both clients and staff, reports the New York Daily News.

LAS Decries Lack of Proper Ventilation in Homeless Shelters

The timing is especially dangerous as New York is experiencing a surge in the highly transmittable Delta variant of COVID-19, according to Curbed.

LAS Calls on Governor Murphy to Sign Bill Ending ICE Contracts

The Governor has had the bill since June, but his inaction has already resulted in at least one ICE facility receiving an extended contract, as reported by NJ Spotlight News.

LAS in the News 08.13.21

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: Economic Abuse a Critically Ignored Component of Domestic Violence

Advocates are pushing for updated legislation that would concretely define economic abuse as a first and necessary step, as reported by The 19th.

LAS Calls on NY Lawmakers to Reconvene After Supreme Court Eviction Ruling

The high court struck down a critical protection in the state's eviction moratorium, but Albany can amend to law to make sure tenants stay in their homes, according to POLITICO.

Marisa O’Toole is Running for Justice

O'Toole, an intern with the Immigration Law Unit, will run the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon this fall as part of The Legal Aid Society's team.

LAS Condemns $159 Million in Secret NYPD Surveillance Contracts

Newly released documents detail spending on facial recognition software, cellphone tracking tools, and predictive policing technology, as reported by WIRED.