Green Light Law Still to Go Into Effect on December 14, 2019
New York, NY—Today, the United States District Court of the Western District of New York dismissed the Erie County vs. New York State lawsuit challenging the Green Light law.
A coalition of eight states and the District of Columbia and the New York Civil Liberties Union filed a brief in support of New York State in September.
Starting October 26th, New Yorkers will be able to vote on 5 categories containing 19 total proposals. Voters will be asked to approve or disapprove each category, not individual proposals. NYIC recommends a “YES” vote on all questions. Read our recommendations here.
Nationwide injunction on the ‘Public Charge’ rule will delay original effective date of Oct. 15
NEW YORK, NY – Today, NY Attorney General James secured a preliminary injunction to block the effective date of Trump’s changes to the public charge rule.
Court Denies Intervening Motion of Outside Parties in Erie County Driver's Licenses Legislation Lawsuit
NEW YORK, NY – Yesterday, a federal court denied a motion of immigration nonprofit organizations and four individuals to intervene as defendants in the Erie County vs.
Community Based Organizations Call on Cuomo to Implement Complete Count Commission’s Recommendations and Quickly Allocate Funds for Census Outreach
NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New York State Complete Count Commission released its final report offering recommendations for ensuring a complete and accurate Census count in 2020, which will now be transmitted to the Governor for review.
Six Months out from Census Day, Community Based Organizations Call on Gov. Cuomo to Release Funds to Guarantee an Accurate and Fair Census Count
NEW YORK, NY – With only six months left until Census Day (April 1, 2020), which marks the official start of data collection for the 2020 Census, community based organizations (CBOs) are sounding the alarm about the need for Governor Cuomo to release allocated Census funding to ensure a fair and accurate count.
Trump Administration Announces Near Shutdown of Refugee Admissions for FY 2020
NEW YORK, NY—Today, the Trump administration announced a near shutdown of the refugee admissions program, creating a virtual ban on refugees.This, when coupled with the asylum ban instituted earlier this month, effectively terminates the United States’ humanitarian immigration program completely.
New York, NY—Yesterday, The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to bar most asylum seekers from everywhere other than Mexico from seeking refuge in the United States, while the legal fight around this policy plays out in the courts. The Supreme Court said the administration may enforce new rules that forbid asylum applications from those who have traveled through another country on their way to the United States without being denied asylum in that country.
“Medical Deferred Action” is Halted Without Formal Warning or Announcement
New York, NY–With little warning and no formal announcement, the Trump Administration has ended a program known as “medical deferred action.” Under this program, people were able to remain in the U.S. for two-year periods if they could prove extreme medical need.
The Trump Administration Announces New Regulation to Dismantle the Flores Settlement Agreement
New York, NY– Today, the Trump administration announced its plan to repeal a longstanding legal agreement in order to indefinitely detain families seeking asylum.