New York, NY—This week, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators continue their weeks-long budget negotiations on President Biden’s emergency supplemental funding request to support Ukraine’s war effort. However, Senate Republicans are trying to block aid unless the budget includes extreme changes in immigration policy, including barriers to seeking asylum in the United States, humanitarian parole and enforcing stricter border policies.
Immigrant Advocates Urge U.S. Senators To Stand Against Republicans’ Extremist Asylum Attacks
Immigrant Advocates Slam Washington’s Inaction on Immigration Reform, Call for Real Solutions
New York, NY— Late last night, on the verge of another potential government shutdown, President Joe Biden approved the House and the Senate’s temporary spending bill. The signed measure will keep the government funded at the current spending level for two more months, with different expiration dates: January 19th for federal agencies and February 2nd for others.
Immigrant Advocates & Allies Rally & “Sleep In” at Gracie Mansion, Demand Adams Protect NYC’s Right to Shelter
New York—On Thursday, November 16 at 10am, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) and African Communities Together (ACT), along with elected officials, NYIC member organizations, housing allies, community groups and immigrant New Yorkers held a rally, “sleep in,” and press conference at Gracie Mansion urging Mayor Adams to stop attacking New York City’s right to shelter policy and scapegoating asylum seekers.
Adams Blames Budget Cuts on Asylum Seekers Instead of His Own Failings
New York, NY—Today, the Adams administration announced another round of 5% budget cuts across all city agencies in its updated budget.
Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Mayor Eric Adams just announced another round of severe budget cuts across every city agency, effectively shattering our social safety net and reducing access to crucial services for millions of New Yorkers.