A new federal rule governing “public charge” – a test used in certain immigration decisions, such as applying for a green card  – takes effect September 18, 2026. Public charge rules are used to determine whether a person is likely to become primarily dependent on the government for support.

New York, NY—On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice sued New York, Connecticut and Vermont over policies that make in-state tuition available to residents regardless of their immigration status. 

Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:

“An attack on college access in New York is an attack on New York’s future.

New York, NY—Tomorrow, materials subpoenaed from The People’s Forum by the Republican-controlled House Ways and Means Committee are due. The House Ways and Means Committee Chair Rep. Jason Smith claims that the documents would help “expose how America’s tax laws and charitable sector may have been exploited to advance the CCP’s [Chinese Communist Party] influence operations inside the United States,” rhetoric that harkens back to the darkest days of the McCarthy era.

New York, NY—A third person has now died in detention at Delaney Hall. The death of the individual occurred at the end of July 2026 and was not disclosed until an unannounced oversight visit at the New Jersey facility took place earlier this week. 

This marks the third known death at the facility, including Edwin Cornejo Lopez, which happened this weekend, and Jean Wilson Brutus, who passed away in December 2025. 

Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:

“Every person deserves to be treated with dignity and humanity, regardless of their immigration status.

New York, NY—Today, New York’s law prohibiting federal immigration agents from wearing masks and requiring them to display identification was blocked after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting the ban. The Department of Justice has remained opposed to New York’s efforts to rein in ICE operations, including the mask ban.

New York, NY—Today, the office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced the launch of its Office of Immigrant Trust (OIT). The Office of Immigrant Trust is charged with investigating potential unlawful collusion by State and local government employees with federal immigration enforcement like ICE and Border Patrol, and sent letters to the twelve local law enforcement agencies currently with 287(g) agreements reminding them of their August 25 expiration.

New York, NY—Today, Immigration and Law Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed a man they had pulled over in Houston. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claimed that the individual had "weaponized his vehicle,” a claim the agency has made hundreds of times during the current Trump administration.

New York, NY—Today, Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed Executive Order (EO) No. 17 protecting workers from extreme heat. The EO directs the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM), and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to develop and distribute stronger heat safety guidance for outdoor workers this year, and for indoor workers next year.

New York, NY—Today, the New York State Legislature is slated to pass the Public Protections and General Government bill of the FY27 budget, which includes an immigration package agreed upon by the Governor and Legislature. The package ends formal partnerships with ICE, such as 287(g) agreements, establishes the right for New Yorkers to sue federal agents who violate their constitutional rights in court, and bars schools, and state and local agencies from sharing information or facilitating civil immigration enforcement.

New York, NY—Today, the U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel of the Southern District of New York granted a stay prohibiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from conducting civil immigration arrests in or near immigration courthouses in New York City, including 26 Federal Plaza, 290 Broadway and 201 Varick Street.