For Educators

February 17th, 2017

Below is a collection of information and resources for parents, educators, and students following the recent presidential election.

Coalition, #NoBanJFK Legal Project Applauds Judicial Ruling Suspending President Trump’s Refugee and Muslim Ban, Pledges to Continue Legal Efforts to Support Immigrants and Refugees

February 5th, 2017

Late last Friday, Washington federal judge James Robart issued a ruling suspending President Trump’s Executive Order that had halted the country’s refugee program and banned nearly all travel from seven Muslim-majority nations. On early Sunday morning, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Judge Robart’s ruling, and the nationwide lift of the ban remains in place, providing immediate relief to all those affected, even while the Trump Administration appeals the decision.

Coalition Hosts Interfaith Action & Jummah Prayer for Muslim and Immigrant Communities

February 3rd, 2017

To view a livestream recording of the Interfaith Action, click HERE.

For photos from the event, click HERE.

Today at JFK International Airport, the New York Immigration Coalition and Majlis Al Shura: The Islamic Leadership Council of Greater NY held a special interfaith rally and Jummah prayer to stand with New York's Muslim and immigrant communities facing anti-immigrant and Islamophobic attacks by the Federal government.