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DK Bartley Joins LAS as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

At a time when some are rolling back DEI initiatives and programs, The Legal Aid Society is proud to be leaning in.
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LAS Details New York’s Failure to Decarcerate During the Pandemic

The Legal Aid Society has released a new report examining the response of the State's criminal legal system to the COVID-19 public health crisis.
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LAS in the News 01.31.25

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.
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LAS Condemns Law to Detain Immigrants Accused of Minor Offenses

The new law mandates federal immigration detention for certain people who are accused of minor offenses and have no criminal convictions.
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LAS in the News 01.24.25

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.
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LAS Shares Critical Resources for Immigrant Communities

In these uncertain times, Legal Aid's Immigration Law Unit is sharing resources on topics like advance family planning and interactions with ICE.
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LAS in the News 01.17.25

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.
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LAS: Governor Must Protect Due Process, Invest in Mental Health Solutions

The Governor Hochul's State of the State speech included disappointing proposals on discovery and involuntary commitment.
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Advocates Announce “Alliance to Protect Kalief’s Law”

The statewide coalition is dedicated to preserving New York’s common-sense and successful discovery laws.
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LAS in the News 01.10.25

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.
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