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.
Advocates Applaud Investments to Protect Immigrant NYers in NYC Budget
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.
SCOTUS Ruling Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rejecting Trump’s Unconstitutional Executive Order
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.
SCOTUS Ruling Terminates TPS, Expediting the Deportation of Over 40,000 NYers
New York, NY—Today, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled in Mullin v. Doe, siding with the Trump administration and allowing the DHS Secretary to move forward in terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian nationals, and opening the way for arbitrary and statutorily unlawful TPS terminations in the future.
Court of Appeals Upholds Trump’s Expedited Removal Policy, Threatening Due Process Protections for Immigrant NYers
New York, NY—Today, the United States D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Trump administration, restoring its 2025 nationwide expedited removal policy. The ruling allows immigration officials to fast-track the deportation of immigrants believed to be undocumented by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) inside the United States, bypassing a hearing before an Immigration Court, if they fail to demonstrate that they have continuously lived in the country for at least two years.
New York State Has the Right to Enact Its Own Protections Against ICE Terror
New York, NY—Today, Governor Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York against the Trump administration to defend a critical package of immigration protection laws enacted as part of New York’s FY27 State Budget.
Mamdani Executive Order on Extreme Heat Protects Immigrant Workers
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.
As Federal Attacks Escalate, Investments in Essential Services and Protections are Critical for Immigrant NYers
New York, NY—On Wednesday, June 10, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), member organizations, immigrant New Yorkers, and elected officials rallied and held a press conference on the City Hall Steps, urging the NYC Mayor and New York City Council to protect and invest in the life-saving essential services and public programs that immigrant New Yorkers rely on amid escalating attacks from the federal government.
Reconciliation Budget Funnels Billions into Trump’s Mass Deportation Machine, Prioritizing Family Separation Over the Economy
New York, NY—Today, the United States House of Representatives passed Donald Trump’s reconciliation bill on a 214-212 vote, allocating $70 billion for immigration enforcement, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to seize and deport immigrants, and for Border Protection to build the southern border wall, further escalating Trump’s mass deportation agenda throughout the rest of his term.
Border Czar Tom Homan Threatens ICE Deployment to NYC, Escalating Attacks on Immigrant NYers
New York, NY—Today, Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, said he would send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to New York City in response to New York Governor Hochul signing a slate of immigration legislation into law. The package of legislation 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.