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LAS: New Data Shows Bail Reform is Working

Despite the Mayor's ongoing attempts to tie bail reform to rising crime the numbers continue to prove otherwise.

Lorraine McEvilley Honored for Parole Advocacy

McEvilley has received the Jonathan E. Gradess Service of Justice Award for her tireless advocacy on behalf of New Yorkers on parole.

LAS in the News 07.29.22

We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are a few of the places we made a difference, provided context or added valuable perspective this week.

Julia McNally to Lead LAS Queens Neighborhood Office

McNally will lead and empower a dynamic team of more than 60 staff to provide comprehensive civil legal services to Queens residents.

LAS Demands Lawmakers Reconvene to Pass “Good Cause” Eviction Protections

Record-breaking rents and a steady increase in evictions illustrate the need for these critical protections statewide.

Immigration Advocates Decry Reckless Transfers From ICE Detention

Immigrants detained by ICE in Orange County have been moved to unknown locations without notice to their families for legal counsel.

LAS: Local DAs Must Hold Those Guilty of Deed Theft Accountable

Only 27 deed theft cases were brought in Brooklyn between 2014 and 2022 despite thousands of complaints, according to a new report by The New York Times.

LAS in the News 07.22.22

We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are a few of the places we made a difference, provided context or added valuable perspective this week.

LAS: City Fails to Place Homeless Families With Minor Children

The City must meet its legal and moral obligation to ensure that every family who comes through PATH intake, including asylum seekers, are provided with an appropriate shelter placement.

Amid Heatwave, LAS Demands Protections for Incarcerated New Yorkers

Basic necessities like access to air conditioning, cold showers, and ice are critical to avoiding heat stroke, which can be fatal.