New York, NY—Today, the New York City Council passed a City Council resolution in support of the Coverage for All Act. The Coverage for All Act would expand healthcare coverage for tens of thousands of immigrant New Yorkers, currently excluded from accessing affordable care due to their immigration council.
NYC Council Joins Immigrant Rights Advocates to Demand Healthcare Justice from the NYS Legislature, with Passage of City Council Resolution
In First Budget, Mayor Adams Falls Short of Ensuring the Health and Security of Immigrant NYers
New York, NY—Following the release of Mayor Eric Adams’ first executive budget, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) immediately faulted City Hall for failing to fully invest in the city’s essential immigrant population. In particular, NYIC pointed to the lack of investments in the health of immigrant New Yorkers.
NYIC Commends TPS Designation for Cameroon, Demands More Expansive Relief
New York, NY—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) commended the Department of Homeland Security’s designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon. While the NYIC welcomed this long-awaited decision for Cameroon, the organization urged the Administration to issue the Federal Register Notice expeditiously and to develop resources that account for language access needs of the Cameroonian community.
At 11th Hour, Legislature Delivers Vital Reform on Health Care
Albany, NY—Early this morning, the legislature provided a crucial addition to Governor Hochul’s final FY 2023 budget by voting on and passing bills that expanded Medicaid coverage to all eligible women, regardless of immigration status, for up to 12 months post-pregnancy, and removed the citizenship requirements for access to Medicaid for those 65 years of age or older.
NYC Council Speaker Adams’s First Budget Provides Deep Investments for Immigrant NYers
New York, NY—Following the New York City Council’s Response To The Fiscal 2023 Preliminary Budget release, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) applauded several critical additions that would greatly benefit the city’s immigrant population. In particular, NYIC celebrated the inclusion of $25 million to implement the Our City Our Vote law (Local Law 11-2022). Passed last December, the historic law allows New Yorkers who are green card holders or have valid work authorizations to vote in municipal elections.
Immigrant NYers Applaud President Biden’s Elimination of Title 42
New York, NY—Today, President Biden ended the Trump-era Title 42 policy, which denied people their right to claim asylum under the guise of public health concerns. The termination of Title 42 will go into effect on May 23, 2022. The New York Immigration Coalition proudly applauds this decision, while demanding the Biden administration expedite the effective termination date of Title 42 and continue to expand protections for migrants and asylum seekers.