News August 22, 2026 LAS Lawsuit Ends Trump’s 75-Country Visa Ban In a victory for justice and fairness, a federal court in New York struck down the discriminatory ban. Read More
News August 17, 2026 LAS Wins Eviction Protections for Tenants in Supportive Housing Losing supportive housing can return low-income New Yorkers to homelessness, destabilizing their health and lives. Read More
News August 4, 2026 LAS Secures Major Reforms for Students with Disabilities An agreement with the City establishes the first-ever framework for identifying and supporting students whose disabilities interfere with school attendance. Read More
News June 30, 2026 LAS Secures $300M Settlement to Expand Housing Voucher Access The settlement is a major victory for New Yorkers in shelters and those facing eviction and homelessness. Read More
News June 24, 2026 LAS Announces Major Settlement for Home Healthcare Workers The proposed settlement will benefit more than 200,000 essential workers. 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