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The Legal Aid Society

@legalaidnyc

The nation’s oldest public defender, delivering #JusticeInEveryBorough via free legal services, advocacy, and community empowerment. Founded in 1876.

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linkhttp://www.legalaidnyc.org calendar_today04-09-2012 18:02:57

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Early morning rally to demand on-time payment and funding for all the amazing nonprofits that represent and serve the people of this City. The Legal Aid Society is here and proud! Thank You Adrienne Adams Justin Brannan cmjuliewon.bsky.social #NoDelays #FairFunding

Early morning rally to demand on-time payment and funding for all the amazing nonprofits that represent and serve the people of this City. <a href="/LegalAidNYC/">The Legal Aid Society</a> is here and proud! Thank You <a href="/NYCSpeakerAdams/">Adrienne Adams</a> <a href="/JustinBrannan/">Justin Brannan</a> <a href="/CMJulieWon/">cmjuliewon.bsky.social</a> #NoDelays #FairFunding
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“Nonprofits—tasked with delivering critical services like housing support and public benefits assistance —are being forced to operate without payment for work already done. The Legal Aid Society applauds the City Council for introducing legislation to fix this broken system and

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“This database has robbed people of their freedom, safety, and futures. We are proud to stand in this fight to dismantle a system that has inflicted so much harm and demand justice for the thousands who have been unjustly targeted.” Rigodis Appling, Staff Attorney at LAS

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Today on #LawDay, we’re reminded that the rule of law doesn’t stand on its own — it relies on people willing to defend it. As attacks on justice and fairness grow louder, we won’t stay silent. This is a constitutional crisis, not a partisan claim. As public interest lawyers, we

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"The way to get permanent change is to bring folks along on the journey with you." LAS Attorney-in-Chief and CEO Twyla Carter in a Q&A for Bloomberg Law. ⬇️ tinyurl.com/yc884ssp

"The way to get permanent change is to bring folks along on the journey with you."

LAS Attorney-in-Chief and CEO Twyla Carter in a Q&amp;A for <a href="/BLaw/">Bloomberg Law</a>. ⬇️  tinyurl.com/yc884ssp
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🚨A major victory! After years of relentless advocacy, the court has granted our motion for a federal receiver to take over NYC jails. “The receiver will have the authority to implement long-overdue reforms, cut through the Department of Correction’s entrenched mismanagement,

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I couldn’t be more proud of The Legal Aid Society’s unwavering commitment to this fight. This is a powerful step toward real, transformative change for countless incarcerated New Yorkers. 💪🏾

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CityFHEPS is more than policy—it’s a promise to keep New Yorkers housed. Mayor Eric Adams, it's time to fully fund and implement your City for All commitment. #NoMoreBrokenPromises

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Payment and Contracting Reform Needed Now More than Ever: 65% of NYS Nonprofits Concerned About Funding Basic Operations in 2025 Read Full Report Here: nylscoalition.org/nonprofits-in-…

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Congratulations to our Attorney-in-Chief and CEO, Twyla Carter, on receiving the Public Servant of the Year award from the Metropolitan Black Bar Association. This award honors her unwavering commitment to fighting for low-income New Yorkers. legalaidnyc.org/news/twyla-car…

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We signed on because nonprofits deliver essential services across NYC, yet we're forced to operate under broken systems and delayed payments. This is a direct threat to the communities we serve. Timely, full funding is urgent.