New York, NY—Today, the Trump administration revoked the recent 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Canceling the Venezuela TPS extension will make over a half million immigrants at risk for deportation.
New York, NY—Today, President Trump signed H.R. 29 into law, the first legislation to receive his signature under his second presidency. H.R. 29 would require ICE to detain undocumented immigrants who are simply arrested or charged with – not found guilty of – nonviolent crimes, including burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting.
Organized by New York Immigration Coalition – with support from New Immigrant Community Empowerment, La Colmena, Mixteca, and Immigrant-ARC – $1.4 million for the NYC Community Interpreter Bank will address language access needs citywide
More than $2 million in Council funding to go towards over 60 organizations to support immigrant communities
Photos and video can be found here
New York—Today, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Members, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), and community partners announced the launch of New York City’s first-ever Community Interpreter Bank and the Protect NYC Families initiative on the steps of City Hall.
Photos and videos are available here
Livestream of the briefing is available here
The Trump administration released a total of ten Executive Orders (EO) and over ten memos furthering the EOs related to immigration in his first week in office.
New York, NY—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 29, a bill that will now go to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature and enactment. The legislation would require ICE to detain undocumented immigrants who are simply arrested or charged with – not found guilty of – nonviolent crimes, including burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting.
New York—Today, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced her $252 billion executive budget for FY26 espousing, “your family is my fight.”
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“At a time when immigrant New Yorkers are facing unprecedented attacks from the new Trump administration, Governor Houchul must go further to invest in the protections that will allow all families to remain and thrive in New York State.
Photos and videos are available here
Livestream of the rally is available here
New York—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), member organizations, allies, and immigrant New Yorkers hosted a statewide day of action and community events in New York City, Buffalo and Syracuse.
New York, NY—Today, the U.S. Senate advanced a cloture vote to move with the passage of H.R. 29 that would require ICE to detain, without the opportunity to seek bond, undocumented immigrants who are simply arrested or charged with – not found guilty of – nonviolent crimes, including burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting.
New York, NY—Today, New York Mayor Eric Adams released his $114.5 billion preliminary budget for FY26.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“New Yorkers are tired of Eric Adams’ mismanagement, blame game, and numbers that just don’t add up.
New York—Today, New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her fourth State of the State address at The Egg, in Albany, preceding the upcoming Presidential inauguration.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Governor Hochul outlined her vision for a New York that is more affordable, where more families can make ends meet, find housing, and prosper.
