The Biden administration and Congress are proposing draconian measures that would create a government-mandated asylum ban. These proposals are so extreme that even Border officials recognize that they will create more chaos at the southern border while failing to address the structural issues at hand.
Fast Facts on the US-Mexico Border
State Legislature Improved Congressional Maps, But Could Have Gone Further
New York, NY—Today, the New York State Legislature voted to approve their plan for Congressional district maps that will be in effect for the next decade. While the state Legislature has taken steps to reduce the splitting of minority communities of interest, the maps do not go far enough to represent all New Yorkers, including immigrant communities.
NYS Court Limits Democracy By Overturning NYC Municipal Voting Law
New York —Today, the NYS Supreme Court Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department ruled on Fossella v. New York City, a lawsuit brought by Republican leaders against New York City’s passage of Local Law 11, New York City’s municipal voting rights bill.
Adams Retracts Budget Cuts, But Continues Scapegoating Asylum Seekers
New York, NY—Today, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced the cancellation of the Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget Program to Eliminate the Gap (PEG) for city agencies. Despite a budget surplus, Mayor Adams also announced an additional 10% cut to city-funded asylum seeker costs.
Immigrant Advocates Denounce President Biden’s Proposed Anti-Immigrant Executive Order
New York, NY—Today, a recent report revealed the Biden Administration is considering taking immediate action to alleviate pressure at the southern border, directly impacting asylum seekers and immigrant communities.
Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:
“What is needed now more than ever from the Biden administration is to ensure that any border security executive actions protect due process for asylum seekers and provide resources for a fair, efficient and humane asylum system.
NYIC Demands Justice in Response to Alleged Abuse of Migrants in Buffalo
BUFFALO — Following reporting by the New York Times about a lawsuit detailing allegations of abuse against migrants by members of the National Guard and contractor DocGo, the New York Immigration Coalition today called for a thorough investigation of the allegations and action against those found to have abused migrants in their care.
Getting the Facts Straight on Sanctuary Cities
Recent incidents in New York City have fueled fear-mongering and baseless attacks on sanctuary city policies. New York’s long-standing sanctuary policies are public safety measures – laws that protect entire communities and encourage immigrants to access police protection.
Immigrant Advocates Condemn Biden’s Capitulation to GOP’s Anti-Immigrant Agenda in Supplemental Budget Proposal
New York, NY—Today, after months of negotiation, the Senate released the text of the “Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024,” making clear the administration’s willingness to advance extreme restrictions on the United States asylum process and immigration system in exchange for foreign aid.
Immigrant Advocates Applaud Passage of Stopgap Bill, Urge Washington to Prioritize Long Term Solutions
New York, NY—Today, Congress approved the stopgap funding bill, once again avoiding a potential government shutdown. The signed measure will keep the government temporarily funded at the current spending level for two more months, with different expiration dates: March 1st for federal agencies and March 8th for others.
Adams Administration Budget Keeps Asylum Seekers Out in the Cold
New York, NY—Today, New York Mayor Eric Adams announced his $109 billion preliminary budget for FY25.
Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:
“This morning, the Mayor gave a budget briefing that did not reflect the significant support New York State is committing to address asylum seeker costs – to the tune of $2.4 billion in additional funding.