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Incarcerated New Yorkers Need Greater Voting Access Immediately

Defenders, advocates, and elected officials demand a secure voting process in New York's local jails, reports AMNY.

LAS Urges New York to Expand Public Access to Virtual Court Hearings

Struggling tenants left hanging without a reliable connection while eviction cases make their way through court, reports The City.

Capital One and Consumer Law Project Partner to Support NYC Consumers

The support will fund the development of a manual for New Yorkers to use in navigating the small claims court system.

LAS, Debevoise Sue City and NYPD for Illegal Arrests for Low Level Offenses

The Legal Aid Society and Debevoise are demanding justice for illegal arrests during last summer's protests, reports The Washington Post.

LAS Applauds Chelsea Tenant Power in Plan to Save Homes

Chelsea NYCHA complexes threatened with demolition find solution through community involvement, reports THE CITY.

LAS: NYC Mayoral Candidates Must Address Challenges of Immigrant Communities

Advocates are calling on the politicians running for Mayor of New York City to articulate immigrant-specific policy positions, reports DocumentedNY.

LAS Flags Key Deadline for Youth Denied Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Immigrant youth between the ages of 18-21 who were denied protection under the Trump administration must file an appeal by May 31, or lose this vital relief, according to Univision.

LAS Shines Light on NYPD’s Reckless Facial Recognition Program

A recently released email shows the use of facial recognition software was ordered by NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau, reports the New York Post.

LAS in the News 04.09.21

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.

Listen: State Budget Includes $2.4 Billion in Rent Relief. Are You Eligible?

Ellen Davidson, a housing attorney at The Legal Aid Society, appeared on WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom to discuss this week's passage of New York's $2.4 billion dollar rent relief program.