New York, NY—Today, Mohsen Mahdawi was released on bail from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention by Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford of the Federal District Court in Vermont. Mahdawi – originally from the West Bank, a green card holder and legal permanent resident of the U.S. for 10 years, and a student activist at Columbia University – was arrested at an April 14 citizenship appointment.
Mohsen Mahdawi Freed From Detention, All of Trump’s Political Prisoners Should be Freed
Mayor Adams Co-Signs Disappearances Instead of Due Process
New York, NY—Today, New York City Mayor Eric Adams refused to condemn the disappearance of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, instead alluding to “gangs” and “bad people” as a justification. The Supreme Court of the United States, in a 9-0 decision, reaffirmed a lower court’s order that Abrego Garcia be returned to the U.S. from El Salvador.
Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to End TPS for Venezuelans, Protecting Thousands in New York
New York, NY—Today, a United States federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s request for a stay of a district court order blocking the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Venezuelans, preventing thousands of New Yorkers from facing deportation and the loss of work authorization.
DHS Must Release Columbia Student Activist Abducted at Citizenship Appointment
New York, NY—Yesterday, Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi was detained by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at a citizenship appointment in Colchester, Vermont. Mahdawi has a green card and has lived in the United States for over a decade.
Ruling in Khalil Immigration Case Makes a Mockery of Democracy and the Constitution
New York, NY—Today, an immigration judge in Louisiana ruled that Mahmoud Khalil is eligible to be deported. His removal proceedings will move forward in Louisiana, while a separate case will move forward in New Jersey examining the legality and constitutionality of his detention.
Adams’ ICE Office at Rikers Opens The Door For Trump Civil Rights Violations
New York, NY—Today, NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ new Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro announced the opening of an ICE office on Rikers Island. This follows Adams’ coordination and public appearances with “border czar” Thomas Homan, and comes after Adams’ corruption case was dropped.
Sackets Harbor Family Has Been Released From ICE Detention
New York—On Thursday, March 27, a mother and her three children were taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Sackets Harbor, New York – the town where “border czar” Thomas Homan lives. The family was detained at ICE’s Karnes County Detention Facility in Texas.
Sackets Harbor Family Has Been Released From ICE Detention
New York—On Thursday, March 27, a mother and her three children were taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Sackets Harbor, New York – the town where “border czar” Thomas Homan lives. The family was detained at ICE’s Karnes County Detention Facility in Texas.
City Council’s Budget Stands Up For Immigrant NYers
New York, NY—Today, the New York City Council released their response to Mayor Adams’ preliminary budget for FY26.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“In sharp contrast to the Adams administration, the City Council’s preliminary budget response demonstrates its commitment to improving the lives of immigrant New Yorkers.
Mother and Three Children Wrongfully Abducted and Disappeared by ICE in North Country, NY
New York—On Thursday, March 27, a mother and her three children were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Sackets Harbor, New York – the town where “border czar” Thomas Homan lives. When ICE was executing an arrest on a farm, they also entered a different home on the property, without a judicial warrant, and detained the mother and her three children.