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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.

Listen: New York May Have Your Rent Money

The Legal Aid Society's Ellen Davidson appeared on WCNY's Capitol Pressroom to break down how to apply for COVID-19 rental relief funds.

LAS Renews Call to End Arrest and Prosecution of Children

Juvenile justice advocates are asking lawmakers to raise the minimum age for arrest to protect those under 12 years of age, reports The New York Times.

LAS Urges New Yorkers to Apply for Rent Relief

The state began accepting applications for emergency rental assistance on June 1, as reported by The New York Times.

LAS Praises High Court Reversal in Warrantless Search Case

A Court of Appeals decision found prosecutors failed to meet the legal burden for a search of an individual's backpack without a warrant, according to the New York Law Journal.

LAS Launches Helpline to Assist Immigrants with NYS Rent Relief Program

A partnership with a board coalition of advocates, the helpline will exclusively serve undocumented and mixed-status families, as reported by El Diario.

LAS Backs Bill to Support Incarcerated New Yorkers Suffering from Opioid Abuse

The legislation will ensure that individuals in New York prions have access to medical treatment for opioid use disorder, reports Filter.