New York, NY—Today, after years of being excluded, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are now eligible for healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare. The updated policy has lifted the previous prohibition on DACA recipients’ eligibility for coverage under the ACA. Before the expansion, DACA recipients were ineligible for any federally funded health coverage.
Immigrant Advocates Urge Fifth Circuit Court to Preserve Family Unity and Protect DACA
New York, NY—Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which has provided protection from deportation to 31,000 undocumented New Yorkers who came to the United States as children.
Randalls Island HERRC Was Always a Failure of Leadership
New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams announced the February 2025 closure of the Randalls Island Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center (HERRC), which houses single and married adult asylum seekers in congregate settings.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“New York should be investing in the future success of everyone who lives in our great city, whether they arrived here 30 days or 30 years ago.
Advocates Outraged by President Biden’s Refusal to Extend Humanitarian Parole for Immigrants in the U.S.
New York, NY—Today, it was announced that President Biden will not be extending the legal status of immigrants who arrived in the United States under the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV) humanitarian parole program. The CHNV program allows sponsored individuals to live and work in the U.S. legally for two years through humanitarian parole.
Immigrant Advocates Denounce Updated Asylum Restrictions, Demand President Biden Embrace Humane Solutions
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.