The Legal Aid Society exists for one simple yet powerful reason: to ensure that no New Yorker is denied the right to equal justice because of poverty.
For over 140 years, we have protected, defended, and advocated for those that have struggled in silence for far too long – working on the front lines and behind the scenes to offer our clients the exceptional legal services they deserve.
Through our Civil, Criminal Defense, and Juvenile Rights Practices, we offer an unmatched depth and breadth of legal expertise to vulnerable New Yorkers in over 300,000 legal matters each and every year.
Every day, in every borough, The Legal Aid Society changes the lives of our clients with the help of our supporters.
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RT @VOCALNewYork: The courage & conviction of AM Jeff Aubrey will pass the #HALTSolitary bill in the @NYSA_Majority. We need that sam… https://t.co/G0LK56KS1k -
RT @ImmDefense: 🚨BREAKING🚨 Federal judge blocks ICE, prohibiting civil arrests in/around MA courthouses! This is a huge victory for… https://t.co/fFtmLCaDmq
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RT @BronxDefenders: .#HALTSolitary can pass if we get the Senate onboard NOW! Call @AndreaSCousins (518-455-2585) and @LuisSepulvedaNY… https://t.co/OIhzhX2wM8
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RT @StefenRShort: It’s your move, @AndreaSCousins. You have the cosponsors. ACT. Our clients are suffering RIGHT NOW. Use your power… https://t.co/Gol9TmQSvc
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RT @NYCAIC: URGENT: Call Senate and Assembly leaders and tell them: “Don’t compromise with torture, don’t compromise with peopl… https://t.co/Ne99eSoSyn
