New York, NY—Today, President Biden issued an update to his executive action limiting access to asylum at the U.S. southern border. Under the updated regulation, the Biden administration now requires that the number of border crossings between ports of entry remain below 1,500 for 28 consecutive days (as opposed to the previous version of the policy which was for one week) in order for the asylum restrictions to be lifted.
‘New York Proud,’ Public Art Campaign, Launches Pop-Up Exhibition in Queens
On view at Hunters Point South Park, new exhibition follows successful run at Times Square and Downtown Brooklyn
Citywide campaign highlights the diverse journeys, economic contributions of immigrant New Yorkers
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New York, NY - Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) unveiled the latest pop-up photo exhibition of its “New York Proud" campaign, a public art project celebrating the vibrant and diverse stories of immigrants across New York City.
NYIC Launches ‘New York Proud’ Public Art Campaign Celebrating Immigrant Stories Across NYC
Photography campaign will include 200+ placements on subway platforms and public spaces throughout New York City
Pop-up exhibitions in Times Square, Brooklyn and Queens beginning August 30, will highlight the diverse journeys, economic contributions of immigrant New Yorkers
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New York, NY - Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) celebrated the launch of the “New York Proud" campaign, a public art project celebrating the vibrant and diverse stories of immigrants across New York City.
Texas District Court Grants Administrative Stay on Keeping Families Together Parole Process
The stay blocks the federal government from granting approvals for 14 days; applications are still being accepted
New York, NY—Yesterday, Judge J. Campbell Barker in the U.S. Eastern District of Texas granted an administrative stay barring the federal government from granting approvals for the Keeping Families Together parole in place program for the next 14 days.
FAQ: Back to School Information for Immigrant Families / Información de Regreso a Clases para Familias Inmigrantes
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On what date do NYC public schools open for the new school year?
The new school year for New York City public schools begins on Thursday, September 5, 2024. To view the 2024-2025 school year calendar for all 3K-12 NYCDOE public schools, click here.
Immigrant Advocates Condemn Republican Lawsuit to Block Keeping Families Together, Demand Protection for Family Unity
New York, NY—Today, a lawsuit was filed by sixteen Republican-led states seeking to stop the Keeping Families Together, a parole in place program launched by President Biden in June, claiming that the administration bypassed Congress to establish a pathway to citizenship.
Alleged Hate Crime Against Asylum Seeker Is a Warning Against Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric
New York, NY—Yesterday, the Brooklyn District Attorney (DA) brought a hate crime charge against a former city parks worker for allegedly killing an asylum seeker originally from Venezuela near the Hall Street shelter in Clinton Hill in July. Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez stated, “This premeditated and coldblooded homicide is outrageous on many levels, not least because the alleged motive was hatred towards new arrivals to our city.
New 60-Day Shelter Evictions Will Put Asylum Seeking Families on the Street and Interrupt Children’s Schooling
New York, NY—Today, it was reported that the Adams administration will be giving 60-day eviction notices to asylum seeking families (around 30,000 parents and children) living in Department of Homeless Services shelters. This is in addition to the 20,000 parents and children living in Health and Hospitals Corporation and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development shelters who are already subject to 60-day eviction notices.
FAQ: Eligibility Requirements for Parole in Place for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
New York, NY—Today, the Department of Homeland Security posted for public inspection a Federal Register notice implementing Keeping Families Together, a process for eligible undocumented spouses and stepchildren of United States citizens to apply for parole in place.
Immigrant Advocates Demand Due Process as Washington Prepares New Northern Border Restrictions
New York, NY—Today, President Biden and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are expected to announce new procedural changes under the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA), a bilateral agreement between the U.S. and Canada that allows each country to return asylum seekers under certain conditions, whether they present themselves at or between official border crossings, on the assumption that each country is safe for refugees.