Today’s Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Trump’s Muslim ban (Trump v. Hawaii) enshrines bigotry into policy under the pretext of national security. Yet, this is not the first time the Court has been wrong or on the wrong side of history: in 1944, SCOTUS upheld the imprisonment of more than 120,000 Americans for their Japanese ancestry.
Green Light NY: Driving Together
The NYIC is leading a statewide campaign to make driver’s licenses available to all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status. Partnering with our members across the state, we launched Green Light NY: Driving Together campaign. On March 6, 2017, the NYIC held a day of action in Albany where hundreds of advocates and affected individuals convened at the Capitol building for a press conference to urge lawmakers to support Bill A4050. Bill A4050 would provide limited purpose driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants, which in turn would protect immigrants, strengthen public safety, and grow the economy.
No Safe Harbor: Challenges in Obtaining Immigration Legal Services in New York State
New York has always been a gateway to life in the United States. We are a state with a proud
and rich immigrant history, which manifests itself in our landmarks, in our street life, and in
our culture. Today, New York has one of the largest populations of immigrants in the country,
second only to California.
Herramientas para Ayudar con las Redadas
Desde la publicación del artículo del Washington Post detallando el plan del DHS de llevar a cabo redadas masivas a comienzos de enero de 2016, los rumores han sido rampantes.
Raids Response Toolkit
Since the publication of the Washington Post article detailing allegations of a plan by DHS to conduct massive raids starting in early January of 2016, rumors have been rampant.
NYIC City Council Testimony on Unaccompanied Minors
Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. The New York Immigration Coalition is an umbrella advocacy organization that represents nearly 200 members and partners.
NYIC Testimony at NYS State Assembly on Unaccompanied Minors
Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. The New York Immigration Coalition is an umbrella advocacy organization that represents nearly 200 members and partners.