New York, NY—Today, The Supreme Court of the U.S. (SCOTUS) affirmed the Trump administration’s ability, for now, to end a humanitarian program that allowed hundreds of thousands of people fleeing countries facing war and political turmoil to seek temporary residency and work authorization in the United States.
SCOTUS Affirms Trump Administration’s Abrupt Closure of Humanitarian Program for Immigrants
Advocates & Allies Rally to Demand Release of Bronx Student Detained by ICE
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New York, NY—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), education advocates, allies, immigrant New Yorkers, and elected officials rallied and held a press conference on the steps of Tweed Courthouse to demand the immediate release of Dylan–a Bronx high school student asylum seeker from Venezuela who was arrested and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after complying with the legal process and attending his regularly scheduled court hearing last week.
Trump’s Student Visa Freeze Threatens International Students
New York, NY—Today, it was reported that the Trump administration has directed United States embassies to temporarily halt the scheduling of interviews for new student visa applications as they prepare to include social media screenings for these individuals as part of the application requirement.
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.
Supreme Court Strips TPS for Venezuelans, Putting Thousands of NYers at Risk of Deportation
New York, NY—Today, the Supreme Court decided it will allow the Trump administration to move forward with revoking Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Venezuelan immigrants, paving the way for the loss of work authorization and putting them at risk of deportation.
Adams’ “Best Budget Ever” Leaves Out Immigrant New Yorkers
New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams released his $115.1 billion FY26 Executive Budget.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“During an unprecedented emergency for immigrant New Yorkers, Mayor Adams’ budget falls far short of meeting their urgent needs.
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.