News June 12, 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 April 24, 2026 LAS Delivers Major Victory for Survivors of Domestic Violence A new ruling ensures survivors who face criminal charges cannot be forced to waive their right to a hearing that considers their history during sentencing. Read More
News January 28, 2026 Judge Appoints Independent Leader to Oversee Rikers Island The appointment is the result of decades long litigation and advocacy by Legal Aid to address the inhumane conditions in City jails. Read More
News January 9, 2026 LAS Secures Order Allowing Hundreds of Unpaid Wage Claims to Reopen The order allows home care aides forced to work 24-hour shifts for only 13 hours of pay to pursue money owed. Read More
News December 19, 2025 LAS Secures Dismissal of Murder Charges Against Derrick Ulett Prosecutors withheld critical surveillance footage and relied on deeply flawed evidence in Mr. Ulett's case. Read More