Immigration Advocates and Lawmakers Rally In Support of Passage of New York For All Act

Proposed legislation would protect immigrant communities statewide

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Albany, NY—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), member organizations, immigrant New Yorkers, elected officials, and allies rallied at the New York State Capitol in support of the New York For All Act (A3506/S2235) for the 2025 New York State Legislative Session.

Trump’s Attack on Sanctuary Cities Threatens the Safety of New Yorkers

New York, NY—Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to identify cities and states with “sanctuary jurisdictions.” Cities and states identified on the list could face cuts in federal funding and possible criminal and civil suits for democratically enacted laws that promote public safety.

Trump’s First 100 Days and Four Key Impacts on New York’s Immigrant Communities

In its first 100 days, in a "flood the zone approach,” the Trump Administration has issued over 25 presidential orders (executive orders, presidential memoranda and presidential proclamations) and taken hundreds of policy actions on immigration. These actions test the boundaries of executive power and the law, and as a result, litigation challenging the legality of these polices abound.

Community Resources on Recent Federal Immigration Developments

The Trump administration has rolled out draconian measures to push out its mass deportation, detention, and disappearance agenda to further its crackdown on immigration that will have severe consequences for the United States. For any questions and concerns, we urge community members to speak to a trusted legal representative as soon as possible.

Advocates, Elected Officials Rally Against Mayor Adams’ ICE Office at Rikers

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New York—Today, the ICE Out! NYC Coalition, Shut Rikers Campaign, New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), Make the Road Action, Bronx Defenders, the Immigrant Defense Project, the Katal Center for Equity, Health, and Justice, elected officials, immigrants and people directly impacted by detention at Rikers held a rally and press conference outside City Hall to denounce an executive order issued by the Mayor on Tuesday allowing ICE to establish an office within Rikers Island jail.

IRS and DHS Agreement Threatens Safety and Livelihood of Immigrant New Yorkers

New York, NY—Today, it was reported that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reached an agreement to collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to share sensitive information on undocumented taxpayers with removal orders. 

The IRS is mandated to guard tax information within its agencies, and over the years, it has consistently assured undocumented taxpayers that their information is confidential and that it is safe for them to file tax returns.

Civil Rights Groups Demand Dismissal of DOJ’s Lawsuit Against New York

Amicus Filed in NY Federal District Court Defending New York’s Green Light Law

New York, NY – A coalition of national Latino and civil rights organizations has filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York in support of the State of New York’s motion seeking dismissal of The United States of America v. State of New York et al.