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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.