New York, NY—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) and Algún Día released the findings of a new survey of new immigrant New Yorkers selling candy and fruit in the subways and parks. These findings were highlighted today in a story from WNYC/Gothamist, following up on their previous story.

New York, NY—Today, President Biden announced new actions that would support the ability of undocumented Americans to work and remain in the country with their families without fear of deportation while they pursue a pathway to legal status. Building off existing authorities, a process for “Parole in Place” will apply to undocumented spouses of United States citizens who have resided in the U.S. for at least ten years and meet other eligibility.

New York, NY—Tomorrow marks the twelve-year anniversary of the announcement of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. 

For more than a decade, the program has been a lifeline for over 835,000 DACA recipients who arrived in the United States at a young age for a chance to build out their future.

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New York—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), elected officials, member organizations, allies, parents, students and immigrant New Yorkers rallied and held a press conference on the Tweed Courthouse steps.

New York, NY—Today, President Biden signed an executive action limiting access to asylum at the U.S. southern border once the seven-day average of people crossing between ports of entry exceeds 2,500. This policy will go into effect immediately. The new measure will result in a temporary closure of the U.S. southern border to many people seeking safety, absent exceptional circumstances.

The New York for All Act prohibits local law enforcement and state agencies from colluding with federal immigration authorities

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Albany, NY—Today, the New York For All coalition, elected officials, community members, and allies rallied and held a press conference at the Million Dollar Staircase to call for the passage of the New York For All Act (S987 Gounardes / A5686 Reyes).

All New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, want to lead open lives, participate in their communities, and provide for their family without intimidation.

New York, NY—Today, the Justice Department announced a partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to direct additional prosecutors and support staff to increase federal immigration-related prosecutions at the U.S. southern border. The goal of deploying additional Justice Department and DHS prosecutors and support staff to crucial border U.S. Attorneys’ Offices is to criminalize people exercising their right to ask for asylum.

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New York—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), elected officials, allies, asylum seekers and immigrant New Yorkers rallied and held a press conference at City Hall Park. 

On Monday, the City began large-scale implementation of the Right to Shelter settlement agreement, which means all new adult asylum seekers without minor children will be permanently evicted from shelters after 30 days for adults over 24 years and 60 days for adults 18-24 years, barring some exceptions.

New York, NY—Today, the Senate held a procedural vote and failed to meet the 60 votes required to pass the bipartisan border security legislation, the Border Act. This legislation had previously been blocked by Republicans in February due to influence from former President Donald Trump.

This week, the Adams Administration will begin enforcing its 30-day and 60-day shelter limits on adult and young adult asylum seekers, and move to evict individuals residing in Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers (HERRCs). Effective May 27, all single adult asylum seekers will be subject to these new shelter limits.