New York, NY—Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security detained a Columbia University undergraduate student inside one of the school’s residential buildings, after intentionally misrepresenting themselves to gain entry to the building. Students at Columbia University have been repeatedly targeted by federal immigration enforcement, including Mahmoud Khalil, Ranjani Srinivasan, Yunseo Chung and Leqaa Kordia.
Columbia Student Abducted From Campus Under False Pretenses Must Be Immediately Released
Border Patrol Killed a Buffalo Father with the Help of Local Police; Albany Must Pass New York For All Now
New York, NY—On Tuesday, Buffalo resident Nurul Shah Alam was found dead on the street after Border Patrol left him at a Tim Horton’s five miles from his home. Alam was a refugee from Myanmar, and was nearly blind and did not speak English. Border Patrol never contacted Alam’s attorney or family – his wife and two children – after they dropped him off at the doughnut shop last Thursday.
Advocates and Lawmakers Call for Immediate Passage of New York for All
As federal deportation threats escalate, advocates urge Albany to protect immigrant communities statewide.
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Albany, NY—Today, the New York for All Coalition, allies, elected officials, and immigrant New Yorkers, rallied at the New York State Capitol, urging passage of the New York for All Act (A3506B/S2235B) for the 2026 New York State Legislative Session.
Trump’s State of the Union Traffics in Lies, Fanning the Flames of White Nationalism
New York, NY—Tonight, Donald Trump delivered the 2026 State of the Union address. In his address, he doubled down on his anti-immigrant rhetoric and fake facts about the strength of the economy and public safety.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Donald Trump lies to try to make people afraid.
Mayor Mamdani’s Budget Prioritizes New Yorkers’ Needs
New York, NY—Today, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released his $127 billion preliminary budget for FY27, which includes significant investments in:
Universal childcare expansion
$2.2 billion for Universal Pre-K
$582.6 million for Early Childhood Education Investment
Deportation defense and immigration legal services
$11.6 million for MOIA Legal Support Centers
$21.2 million for immigration deportation defense and other legal services
Community Food Connections
Will receive an investment raising its baseline funding to $53.6 million, which will support our communities facing food insecurity, as well as those who will be kicked off of SNAP due to H.R.1
CityFHEPs
$1.64 billion to support individuals and families on the verge, or already experiencing, homelessness
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Few groups in New York feel the pressure of skyrocketing living expenses more than immigrants.
NYIC Applauds Faiza Ali’s Appointment as NYC’s Next MOIA Commissioner
New York, NY—Today, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the appointment of Faiza Ali to the position of Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA).
Most recently, Ali served as the First Deputy Chief of Staff of Community Engagement, overseeing the NYC Council’s Community Engagement Division, under the leadership of former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
ICE Advances Chester Detention Center Despite Local Opposition; Albany Must Act on NY4All
New York, NY—Yesterday, ICE announced it purchased a former warehouse in Chester, NY, which it plans to convert into a detention center. This decision comes despite vocal, widespread and bipartisan opposition from local lawmakers at every level of government.
DHS Shutdown Looms, Congress Must Hold the Line to Prevent Increased Funding for Violence & Cruelty
New York, NY—Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may shutdown. Congress funded most of the government through September 30, but only funded DHS through February 13. This was meant to give lawmakers time to negotiate funding restrictions that address Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol’s tactics in the wake of Renée Good and Alex Pretti’s murders.
Federal Court Blocks IRS from Sharing Taxpayer Data with DHS, Protecting Immigrant Families
New York, NY—Yesterday, a United States District Judge in Massachusetts ordered the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration to stop sharing taxpayer data with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This is the second federal judge to temporarily block the information-sharing deal between the IRS and ICE.
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.
Mamdani Executive Order on Sanctuary Policies Advances Public Safety for All NYers
New York, NY—Today, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced and signed an executive order on sanctuary policies to strengthen protections for immigrant New Yorkers – and the public safety of all New Yorkers. The executive order will expand the Department of Investigation’s oversight of sanctuary law compliance and establish a partnership with the City Council to strengthen protections and accountability.