ICE Separates NYers from Families at Vehicle Inspection Activity in Cohoes, NY

New York, NY— Earlier today, ICE agents in unmarked vehicles were present at a vehicle registration and inspection checkpoint conducted jointly by the Cohoes Police Department, Albany County Sheriff’s Department, and New York State Troopers in Cohoes, NY, resulting in up to two individuals being taken away by ICE.  

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

“It’s outrageous that state and local law enforcement would collude with ICE to separate New York families.

House Passage of Reconciliation Bill Scapegoats Immigrants, While Gutting Medicaid & Social Safety Programs

New York, NY—Today, U.S. House Republicans narrowly passed President Trump’s reconciliation bill in a largely party line vote of 215-214, advancing his domestic agenda at the expense of working families. The legislation, which now heads to the Senate, will cut taxes for the wealthy—considered the biggest wealth transfer in U.S. history–while eliminating tax credits for working families and slashing critical programs like Medicaid, food assistance, education and clean energy.

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.