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Op-Ed: Social Distancing Doesn’t Matter When it Comes to Racist, Aggressive Policing

Rigodis Appling, a LAS attorney and member of the Black Attorneys of Legal Aid caucus, slams the NYPD for continuing its discriminatory policing policy towards minorities in today's Truthout.

LAS Calls for Shift Toward Decarceration Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

"The last couple of weeks have obviously pressed forward in a very hypercritical way the need for us to decarcerate our jails and prisons,” Tina Luongo, Attorney-in-Charge of the Criminal Defense Practice, tells The Atlantic.

LAS Fights for Release of Vulnerable New Yorkers Detained at Rikers for Minor Crimes

The plight of petty offenders kept from release by parole violations and $1 bail are highlighted in a new report by THE CITY.

LAS Slams NYPD for Neglecting Social Distancing in Social Media Posts

Officers are still clustering in large groups while on patrol, which is dangerous for them and dangerous for the community members they interact with, according to the Queens Daily Eagle.

LAS Submits 40 Applications Seeking Emergency Executive Clemency From Governor

The Legal Aid Society has asked for expedited review of these applications and has asked that the Governor effectuate the immediate release of these individuals, according to the New York Daily News.

LAS Urges Immigrants to Fight Illegal Removals During Eviction Moratorium

Immigrant rights advocates report a spate of illegal evictions during the pandemic, NY1 Noticias reports.

Parole Revocation Defense Unit’s Laura Eraso Featured on NYT’s The Daily Podcast

Eraso appeared with her client Mitchell Pomerance, who suffers from a litany of health problems and is currently detained at Rikers Island.

Young Immigrant Illegally Evicted After Losing Job Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The Legal Aid Society is a resource for tenants concerned about their housing rights during the pandemic, as reported by NY1 Noticias.

LAS’ COVID-19 Infection Rate Tracker Featured on MSNBC’s Rachael Maddow Show

In March, Legal Aid began tracking and publishing regular updates on the spread of COVID-19 on Rikers Island and other NYC jails. Our analyses compare the rate of infection on Rikers Island to other communities hard-hit by the virus.

LAS Calls for Aggressive Steps to Prevent a Building Eviction Crisis

Proposals call for suspending or forgiving rent payments in the aftermath of COVID-19's economic destruction, reports The Appeal.