New York, NY—Today, the Trump administration published a proposal for major changes to how the United States government produces census results for Census 2030, which includes excluding U.S. residents who live, work, and contribute to their communities but do not hold citizenship or a green card and eliminating questions about race and ethnicity.

New York, NY—Today, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador was set to expire, leaving 17,00 New Yorkers on the pathway to detention and deportation. Under federal law, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is required to publish its decision in the Federal Register at least 60 days before a TPS designation expires as to whether to extend or terminate the designation.

New York, NY—On August 21, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled in favor of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), in their federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries.

New York, NY—Earlier this week, the Justice Department adopted a sweeping new legal interpretation designed to compel states to assist the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns.

The administration’s Office of Legal Counsel outlined a new path for the federal government to yank federal funding from states that don’t aid the administration’s mass deportation push.

New York, NY—Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials held a press conference to announce the “success” of Operation Rotten Apple, which they claim resulted in over 2,100 arrests of immigrants in New York.

Large-scale portraits by Venezuelan artist Oscar B. Castillo to celebrate immigrant New Yorkers in Times Square today through Sep. 7

Photos and Video Can Be Found HERE

New York, NY – The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), in partnership with Times Square Arts and Photoville, today launched its third annual New York Proud campaign with a public art installation in Times Square, bringing the stories of immigrant New Yorkers into one of the city’s most visible public spaces.

New York, NY—Today, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office for failing to comply with the state’s Local Cops, Local Crimes Act. The legislation prohibits New York State and local law enforcement agencies and local governments from entering into or maintaining 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for federal civil immigration enforcement and requires any agreements in place to be terminated by August 25, 2026. Rensselaer County Sheriff Kyle Bourgault has refused to terminate its 287(g) agreement.

New York, NY—Today, Governor Hochul’s ‘Local Cops, Local Crimes Act’, legislation that prohibits New York state and local law enforcement agencies and local governments from entering into or maintaining 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for federal civil immigration enforcement, takes effect.

Advocates urge immigrant New Yorkers to seek trusted legal guidance ahead of September 18 implementation

Live stream available here

NEW YORK, NY–Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), alongside the New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, and immigrant advocates,held a press briefing to detail the Department of Homeland Security's new public charge rule, warning that the policy will create fear and uncertainty for immigrant families across New York while discouraging eligible individuals from accessing essential health care and social service programs.

Photos available here (to be continuously updated)

NEW YORK, NY — Today, the New York Immigration Coalition, Hands Off NYC, the Arc of Justice, Strong Economy for All, and partners gathered for the “Good Trouble Lives On” march and rally.