In Trump’s first week in office, his administration took several actions to significantly expand immigration enforcement in communities, putting immigrants and the broader New York community at risk. First, the administration revoked a long-standing policy to avoid immigration-enforcement in “sensitive locations” such as schools, places of worship and hospitals.
Venezuelan NYers at Risk of Deportation Due to Trump Administration Revoking TPS for Venezuela
New York, NY—Earlier this week, the United States Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, announced the Trump administration will revoke the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela, leaving hundreds of thousands at risk of deportation and without work permits.
Nassau County Turns Its Back On Immigrant Neighbors With 287(g) Agreement
New York, NY—Today, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced its agreement with the Trump administration to participate in the 287(g) program, in which Nassau County Police will be deputized to conduct federal immigration enforcement.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Immigrants are a vital part of Long Island’s economic life— making up nearly one third of Nassau County’s workforce and one third of its small business owners, and contributing to the $3.1 billion paid annually by New York’s immigrants in state and local taxes.
Trump Attacks TPS for Venezuelans, Hochul & Adams Must Push Back
New York, NY—Today, the Trump administration revoked the recent 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Canceling the Venezuela TPS extension will make over a half million immigrants at risk for deportation.
Trump Signs H.R. 29, Further Criminalizing Immigrants & Destabilizing Communities
New York, NY—Today, President Trump signed H.R. 29 into law, the first legislation to receive his signature under his second presidency. H.R. 29 would require ICE to detain undocumented immigrants who are simply arrested or charged with – not found guilty of – nonviolent crimes, including burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting.
NYC Council, NYIC Announce Launch of Language Access Bank & New Funding to Support NYers in Response to New Federal Administration
Organized by New York Immigration Coalition – with support from New Immigrant Community Empowerment, La Colmena, Mixteca, and Immigrant-ARC – $1.4 million for the NYC Community Interpreter Bank will address language access needs citywide
More than $2 million in Council funding to go towards over 60 organizations to support immigrant communities
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New York—Today, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Members, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), and community partners announced the launch of New York City’s first-ever Community Interpreter Bank and the Protect NYC Families initiative on the steps of City Hall.
Fact Sheet: What Trump’s First Day Immigration Actions Mean for New Yorkers
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Livestream of the briefing is available here
The Trump administration released a total of ten Executive Orders (EO) and over ten memos furthering the EOs related to immigration in his first week in office.
Immigrant Advocates Condemn U.S. Congress for Passage of H.R. 29 & Ushering in a New Era of Criminalization of Immigrants
New York, NY—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 29, a bill that will now go to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature and enactment. The legislation would require ICE to detain undocumented immigrants who are simply arrested or charged with – not found guilty of – nonviolent crimes, including burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting.
Hochul’s Proposed Budget Doesn’t Go Far Enough To Protect NYS’ Families and Economy from Trump’s Deportation Agenda
New York—Today, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced her $252 billion executive budget for FY26 espousing, “your family is my fight.”
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“At a time when immigrant New Yorkers are facing unprecedented attacks from the new Trump administration, Governor Houchul must go further to invest in the protections that will allow all families to remain and thrive in New York State.
Immigrants Are Here to Stay: Statewide Day of Action and Community
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Livestream of the rally is available here
New York—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), member organizations, allies, and immigrant New Yorkers hosted a statewide day of action and community events in New York City, Buffalo and Syracuse.