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.

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.

Hochul Delivers Important Investments to Immigrant Communities

New York, NY—Today, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced her $233 billion executive budget for FY25, with more than $2.4 billion allocation to welcome asylum seekers.

Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:

“We commend Governor Kathy Hochul for a budget that clearly recognizes the needs of our most vulnerable New Yorkers and invests in the success of our newest ones to be able to contribute, integrate and thrive.

150 NY Immigrant Rights Advocates Rallied in Washington, Urged Biden, Schumer, and U.S. Senate to Reject Draconian Anti-Immigrant Proposals

Washington, D.C.—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition, alongside 150 New York immigrant advocates and impacted people, headed to Washington, D.C., and rallied with national and local organizations to urge President Biden, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and the U.S. Senate to protect immigrant communities and reject anti-immigrant proposals from being included in the $116 million supplemental aid package for Ukraine.