Thousands of New Yorkers Rally in Support of Immigrant Families

June 30th, 2018

New Yorkers Join Marchers Across the Country to #ProtectFamilies and Protest Trump’s Inhumane Immigration Policies

NEW YORK, NY – Today, thousands of people rallied and marched in support of immigrant families and to condemn the Trump administration’s “zero-tolerance” policies.

Swept Up in the Sweep Report

June 27th, 2018

Swept up in the Sweep: The Impact of Gang Allegations on Immigrant New Yorkers details the Trump administration’s using supposed-gang enforcement to carry out punitive immigration policies.

New York to Trump Administration: #NoMuslimBanEver

June 26th, 2018

New Yorkers march against SCOTUS decision to uphold Muslim Ban
NEW YORK, NY – This evening, advocates, faith leaders, affected individuals, and allies rallied against the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Trump administration’s racist and discriminatory Muslim Ban.

Family Separation at the US Border – What You Can Do

June 25th, 2018

Many New Yorkers have spent the last few weeks wondering what they can do to voice their outrage at the policy of separating immigrant children from their mothers and fathers. On Father’s Day, it was revealed that nearly 2,000 children had been taken from their parents in the six week period between April 19th and May 31st of this year. This document is an aggregate of information put together by partners. For questions about specific events or opportunities please contact the relevant organizers through the links provided.

Immigrant Providers/Advocates Update On Migrant Child Crisis In NY

June 22nd, 2018

Call for Support to Providers, Rally planned for June 30th

NEW YORK, NY - Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) and service providers held a press briefing to provide updates on the thousands of migrant children separated from their parents, many of whom are here in New York.

Too Much Talk, Too Little Action – Albany Lawmakers End Session with Few Gains for Immigrants

June 21st, 2018

No Driver’s License Access, No Medicaid for TPS Holders, No “Stop ICE in Courts” Bill, No Tuition Assistance For Dreamers, No Early Voting, No Solution for Thousands Losing Classroom Seats Under Federal Law Changes

NEW YORK, NY – This session, the New York State Legislature made little headway on issues that impact the state’s 4.4 million immigrants – more than 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers.

New NYC Budget Renews Key Investments for New York’s 3 Million Newcomers at Critical Time

June 13th, 2018

Details Yet Unclear On Supporting New York's Muslim Immigrant Communities

NEW YORK, NY – Yesterday, Mayor de Blasio and the New York City Council released the New York City budget for FY2019.

New York Immigration Coalition Executive Director, Steven Choi, issued the following statement:

“At a moment when immigrants are under attack, New York City Mayor de Blasio and City Council Speaker Johnson renewed the City’s commitment to invest in our 3.3 million thriving immigrants – particularly with key investments in legal services, adult literacy and health care outreach.