New York for All
The New York for All Act helps immigrant New Yorkers lead more open lives and take care of family, preserves state and local resources for our communities, and ensures New York dollars cannot be diverted to carry out a cruel, politicized immigration agenda. The legislation prohibits New York’s state and local government agencies, including police and sheriffs, from colluding with ICE, disclosing sensitive information, and diverting personnel or other resources to further federal immigration enforcement. By passing the New York for All Act, we’ll be one step closer to cultivating safe and vibrant communities for all New Yorkers, regardless of status.
Access to Representation Act
The Access to Representation Act (ARA) would build long-term stability in New York’s immigration legal services, support strong communities, and foster economic stability. The ARA establishes a right to universal representation, meaning anyone at risk of deportation who cannot afford a lawyer will be provided one. The stakes could not be higher: detention in dangerous facilities, permanent family separation, and deportation to unsafe conditions.
Having a lawyer represent someone in deportation proceedings makes an enormous difference. 60% of not detained immigrants with lawyers win their cases, versus 17% who don’t have legal help. Detained immigrants with legal representation are 10 times more likely to win their cases compared to those who lack counsel, and are seven times more likely to be released from custody than those without counsel.
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