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LAS Scores a Victory for Domestic Abuse Survivors

A client is set to be released later this month after a resentencing win, reports Prism.

Listen: Clearing the Slate for Trafficking Survivors

The Legal Aid Society's Leigh Latimer and Abigail Swenstein joined WCNY's Capitol Pressroom to discuss the SMART Act, life-changing legislation that would help survivors of labor and sex trafficking.

LAS Decries Section 8 Housing Discrimination

A skeleton watchdog team of city attorneys and staffers are overwhelmed by the pervasive rejection of voucher recipients, according to City Limits.

LAS Slams Courts for Nixing Popular Tenant Repair Website

A return to pre-pandemic policies could create logistical hurdles for tenants in need, reports Law360.

LAS’ Dawne Mitchell Delivers Gut Check on Arrest, Prosecution of Minors

“What we know now is that the science doesn’t support prosecution of second-graders,” Mitchell told The New York Times.

LAS in the News 06.04.21

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 Backs Comprehensive “Treatment Not Jail Act”

The legislation would mandate comprehensive mental health support for those in the legal system, reports CBS 2 News.

LAS Slams Information Blackout on Vaccinations at ICE Detention Center

ICE has been unwilling to provide statistics on vaccinations for detained individuals, according to a new report by City Limits.

LAS Calls for Passage of “Less is More” Parole Reform Act

Advocates are pushing for approval of comprehensive parole reform before Albany ends its legislative session, reports THE CITY.

Watch: LAS Demands Enhanced Legal Protections for Minors in Interrogation

The Legal Aid Society's Marty Feinman joined BNC News to discuss the growing demand for mandatory attorney representation for juveniles being interrogated by the police.