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.

Advocates urge immigrant New Yorkers to seek trusted legal guidance ahead of September 18 implementation

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NEW YORK, NY–Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), alongside the New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, and immigrant advocates,held a press briefing to detail the Department of Homeland Security's new public charge rule, warning that the policy will create fear and uncertainty for immigrant families across New York while discouraging eligible individuals from accessing essential health care and social service programs.

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NEW YORK, NY — Today, the New York Immigration Coalition, Hands Off NYC, the Arc of Justice, Strong Economy for All, and partners gathered for the “Good Trouble Lives On” march and rally.

New York, NY—Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will be implementing a new public charge rule to determine whether immigrants are eligible to become citizens, adjust status, or be admitted to the US based on the likelihood of becoming a public charge.

New York, NY—Today, the Trump administration has reportedly ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to halt making vehicle stops. This comes after ICE killed two people at separate traffic stops in the last week. On July 7, ICE killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas.

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—The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans ruled that people in immigration detention have the right to meaningful due process and must receive a bond hearing within 90 days. The decision rejects the Trump administration’s attempt to detain people without having to justify their continued detention before a judge.

New York, NY—Yesterday, the New York City Mayor and the City Council enacted a $125.8 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Schedule C funding was also released. The NYIC fought for a range of programs to support immigrant New Yorkers, and applauds the inclusion of several of our priorities in this deal, including immigration legal services, access to healthcare, housing support, language access, and investments for immigrant children in public schools.

New York, NY—Today, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) rejected the Administration’s attempt to strip birthright citizenship from children born in the United States through a 2025 Executive Order in Trump v. Barbara.

A majority of the justices reaffirmed the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee that citizenship is determined by birth on U.S. soil, not by the immigration status of a child’s parents.