New York, NY—Today, Donald Trump’s second inaugural address, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, provided some highlights of the executive orders he will be releasing, including reinstating the Remain in Mexico policy; redeploying the military to the southern border; designating criminal cartels and organizations Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs); and enacting the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition, said in response to the speech:

“Today is a dark day in American history, with cruel and dangerous consequences for our immigrant communities, and everyone who calls America home.

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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, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced the closure of the Hall Street Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center (HERRC), a 3,500-capacity congregate shelter for immigrant men in Brooklyn, and other smaller shelters. The City will also be opening a 2,200-capacity shelter for immigrant men in the Bronx.

New York, NY—Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela, El Salvador, Sudan and Ukraine for 18 months. 

Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:

“The extension of TPS for Venezuela, El Salvador, Sudan, and Ukraine is a crucial step forward to ensuring safety and stability for immigrant New Yorkers.

New York, NY—In recognition of International Migrants Day, the New York Immigration Coalition is joining the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM) network in urging President Biden and Congress to act decisively during this lame-duck session to protect and defend immigrants from across the country, regardless of immigration status, from Trump’s deportation agenda.

New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to meet with Tom Homan, Donald Trump’s nominee for border czar, to discuss key immigration issues, including the management of asylum seekers, the potential establishment of deportation centers, and New York City’s longstanding sanctuary city policies.

New York, NY—Today, it was announced that Donald Trump and his incoming administration plan to revoke a federal policy that has restricted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from arresting immigrants at or near “sensitive locations”, such as houses of worship, schools, and hospitals without prior approval from supervisors.

New York, NY—Today, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced plans to close additional shelters early next year, including the Floyd Bennett Field Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center (HERRC), which houses single and family asylum seekers in congregate settings.

New York, NY—In his first televised sit-down interview since winning the 2024 Presidential election, Donald Trump vowed to implement sweeping immigration policies, including ending birthright citizenship and deporting families with mixed immigration status.