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LAS in the News 02.26.21

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.

Dawne Mitchell Named Weekly Winner by City & State

As Chief of The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice Dawne makes sure that young clients get access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

LAS Decries Placement of Young People in Isolated Confinement

Officials are exploiting an emergency declaration to hold young New Yorkers under inhumane conditions, according to THE CITY.

LAS Calls on City to Fire NYPD Officer Who Used Illegal Chokehold, Taser

It has been two years since the CCRB sustained claims against Detective Fabio Nunez, who used excessive force while responding to a noise complaint, as reported by The Intercept.

LAS Urges City to Move Police Out of Schools

Advocates argue that funding is better spent on students' education and mental health, reports POLITICO.

LAS Skeptical of Missing Footage in Illegal Force Case

The body-worn camera of a police officer accused of kneeling on a Queens suspect's neck was "damaged," as reported by the New York Daily News.

As Vaccine Eligibility Expands, Incarcerated New Yorkers Must Be Included

Youth residing in communal settings will now have access to COVID-19 vaccines, renewing the call by advocates to vaccinate those in jails and prisons, reports THE CITY.

Broken Promises: City Makes Little Progress on Expunging Rogue DNA Index

Despite pledges to reform collection and storage practices, the City's database has grown larger and now includes over 30k profiles, according to POLITICO New York.

Virtual Hearings Deny LAS Clients Access to Due Process

The Legal Aid Society decried the disastrous effects of remote court proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported by Time Magazine.

LAS Calls on President Biden to Rescind “Public Charge” Rule

The call comes as the Supreme Court announced its intention to hear the government's appeal of a preliminary injunction won by advocates, as reported by CNN.