News May 18, 2026 Woman Forced to Give Birth While Handcuffed in Courtroom NYC Public Defenders are condemning the treatment of a woman who gave birth while in custody on Friday night. Read More
News May 27, 2026 FAQ: Getting Divorced in New York State For 150 years, The Legal Aid Society has represented low-income New Yorkers. In this series, an experienced staff member addresses a frequently asked question. Read More
News May 22, 2026 LAS in the News We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are a few of the places we made a difference this week. Read More
News May 21, 2026 Court Rejects Effort to Create Shadow Foster Care System The Legal Aid Society was a plaintiff in a lawsuit against New York State's Host Homes program, which created a shadow, unregulated system of foster care. Read More
News May 20, 2026 Advocates Rally Against Dangerous Home Care Bill Advocates, including Legal Aid, are opposing an amended version of Intro 303, which remains well-intentioned but fundamentally flawed. Read More
News May 15, 2026 LAS in the News We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are a few of the places we made a difference this week. Read More