New York, NY—Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced that they would be redesignating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria. The New York Immigration Coalition applauds this decision, which will protect the many Syrian refugees who have recently arrived in the United States, while demanding permanent and equitable protections for all refugees and asylum seekers.
Immigrant Advocates Applaud TPS Redesignation for Syria, While Demanding Equitable Protections for All Refugees
New York City Appeals Noncitizen Voting Ruling
In response to the Adams administration appeal of the Richmond County Supreme Court’s ruling, Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition said:
“As expected, the City has appealed the Richmond County Supreme Court's politically motivated ruling overturning the Our City, Our Vote law (Local Law 11-2022). We are ready and eager to continue defending the right for nearly one million New Yorkers to have a voice in their local democracy.
SCOTUS Decision on Biden’s Immigration Enforcement Guidelines Endangers Innocent People, NYIC Condemns
New York, NY—Last night, the Supreme Court of the United States allowed Judge Drew B. Tipton of the Federal District Court in Virginia to block the Biden administration’s immigration enforcement guidelines; the Court said it would take up an appeal and hear arguments later this year.
Advocates Slam Greg Abbott and Doug Ducey For Using Asylum Seekers in Callous Political Busing Stunt
New York, NY—Today, New York City Mayor Adams announced that over 2,800 new asylum seekers from Latin America have arrived in New York City’s shelter system. The Mayor stated that some of these migrants were being sent to New York by bus from Texas and Arizona, while others were sent by the federal government.
NYC Districting Commission Fails Immigrant New Yorkers in Draft City Council Maps
New York, NY—Today, the NYC Districting Commission released its preliminary plan on the new City Council district maps. The New York City Charter mandates that the maps are redrawn every 10 years to reflect changing demographics from the census. There will be another round of public hearings in each borough in August, and the plan will then be submitted to the City Council in September.
Biden Administration Doesn’t Go Far Enough In Protecting Venezuelans with TPS
New York, NY—Today, the Biden Administration announced that it will extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela through March 2024. However, the Administration, and its Department of Homeland Security, chose not to redesignate TPS for Venezuela.