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LAS Calls on Governor to Enact “Less Is More” Act Immediately

The New York State Legislature fully passed the Act, which would reform New York State’s parole revocation systems, as reported by Gothamist.

LAS: Albany Must Reconvene Session to Pass Critical #CleanSlateNY Legislation

The Legal Aid Society called on the State Legislature to immediately reconvene to pass the Clean Slate Act, which would create a process to automatically seal certain convictions, reports the Democrat & Chronicle.

LAS Applauds Dismissal of Thousands of Marijuana Cases

A judge has granted a motion from the Bronx DA to dismiss more than 6,000 marijuana misdemeanors, reports Pix11 News.

LAS Analysis: Stop-and-First Continues to Plague Communities of Color

Despite promises of reform from City Hall, new data shows 91% of those stopped were people of color, according to The Intercept.

LAS Condemns NYC’s Superficial Re-Branding of Solitary Confinement

Advocates say the new system does not go far enough in eliminating the controversial practice, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Jason Wu Honored by City Bar for Work on LGBTQ+ Rights

Wu, a housing attorney at The Legal Aid Society, will receive the 2021 Art Leonard S. Award recognizing his compelling commitment to LGBTQ+ equality through the law.

LAS Demands Albany Enact Comprehensive Parole Reform

A slate of reform bills under consideration would signal a new focus on rehabilitation and justice, reports Patch.

LAS Slams City Over Inaction on NYPD Protest Abuses

Just five officers are facing discipline stemming from dozens of instances of abuse captured on video at last year's racial justice protests, according to THE CITY.

LAS, Partners Leading National Conversation on Immigrant Representation

New York's progressive approach can serve as a model for immigrant representation nationwide, reports Vox.

Watch: LAS Calls on Albany to End the Arrest, Prosecution of Children

The Legal Aid Society's Marty Feinman appeared on BNC News to make the case why New York and other states must overhaul current laws.