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85 Organizations Demand Attorneys for Youth Facing Police Interrogation

Advocates are calling on lawmakers to pass #Right2RemainSilent, legislation that will ensure young New Yorkers have access to an attorney before a police interrogation.

LAS Secures Ruling to Curb Abusive “Sewer Service” Debt Collection

The decision will rein in widespread debt collection schemes that fraudulently garnish wages and freeze bank accounts.

LAS in the News 12.08.23

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.

Twyla Carter Named to Inaugural Nonprofit Power Player List

Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer has been honored by PoliticsNY and amNY Metro.

Attorneys Demand Audit of NYPD Fingerprint Analyses

The call comes in response to the belated disclosure of misidentified prints from a case in 2015.

Advocates Rally in Support of Right to Shelter

A broad coalition gathered today, in both New York City and Albany, in opposition to efforts from Albany and City Hall to dismantle the critical protections.

LAS in the News 12.01.23

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 Secures Exoneration for Client Wayne Gardine

Mr. Gardine was unjustly incarcerated for 29 years after being convicted of a crime he did not commit.

Lucy Newman to Lead Dedicated Public Housing Unit at LAS

The newly created unit will focus on advancing Legal Aid's public housing work through litigation and advocacy.

LAS in the News 11.24.23

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.