New York—On Thursday, December 14, at 11am, a coalition of elected officials, immigrant advocates, partners, and impacted families announced a coordinated effort today supporting the Campaign for Access, Representation, and Equity (CARE) for Immigrant Families.
Immigrant Advocates Applaud Court’s Decision to Redraw Congressional Map, Uplifts Immigrant Communities
New York, NY— Today, New York’s Court of Appeals ruled in favor of redrawing the state’s Congressional district maps for the 2024 election. Earlier this Fall, the Court of Appeals put a stay on a lower court ruling that New York’s Congressional districts are unconstitutional, and should be redrawn by the New York Independent Redistricting Commission.
Immigrant Advocates Outraged at Anti-Immigrant Draconian Proposals in Supplemental Budget
New York, NY—Today, sources revealed that the Biden administration and Congress are considering moving forward with new restrictions on the United States asylum system, including an expanded deportation process to be included in the supplemental funding bill to Ukraine, due to GOP pressure and threats to derail the process.
Immigrant Advocates Urge U.S. Senators To Stand Against Republicans’ Extremist Asylum Attacks
New York, NY—This week, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators continue their weeks-long budget negotiations on President Biden’s emergency supplemental funding request to support Ukraine’s war effort. However, Senate Republicans are trying to block aid unless the budget includes extreme changes in immigration policy, including barriers to seeking asylum in the United States, humanitarian parole and enforcing stricter border policies.
Immigrant Advocates Slam Washington’s Inaction on Immigration Reform, Call for Real Solutions
New York, NY— Late last night, on the verge of another potential government shutdown, President Joe Biden approved the House and the Senate’s temporary spending bill. The signed measure will keep the government funded at the current spending level for two more months, with different expiration dates: January 19th for federal agencies and February 2nd for others.
Immigrant Advocates & Allies Rally & “Sleep In” at Gracie Mansion, Demand Adams Protect NYC’s Right to Shelter
New York—On Thursday, November 16 at 10am, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) and African Communities Together (ACT), along with elected officials, NYIC member organizations, housing allies, community groups and immigrant New Yorkers held a rally, “sleep in,” and press conference at Gracie Mansion urging Mayor Adams to stop attacking New York City’s right to shelter policy and scapegoating asylum seekers.
Adams Blames Budget Cuts on Asylum Seekers Instead of His Own Failings
New York, NY—Today, the Adams administration announced another round of 5% budget cuts across all city agencies in its updated budget.
Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Mayor Eric Adams just announced another round of severe budget cuts across every city agency, effectively shattering our social safety net and reducing access to crucial services for millions of New Yorkers.
New York DMV Failing Immigrants on Language Access
Last week, the New York State Comptroller published an audit report on Language Services at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), covering October 2020 through April 2023. The report found that State and county DMV offices were consistently failing to live up to the statewide language access policy by not offering adequate interpretation services, including sometimes not using the Language Line at all, having extremely long hold times for the Language Line, and not properly tracking interpretation data.
Adams Again Attacks Right-to-Shelter, Endangering Child Asylum Seekers
New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams announced that asylum seeker families with children will be limited to 60 day stays in shelters, after which they will need to reapply for a new placement. The administration also announced that some families would be placed in congregate settings.
New Shelter Limits for Asylum Seeker Families Will Put Kids on the Street
New York, NY—Today, it was reported that Mayor Eric Adams will announce that asylum seeker families with children will be limited to 60 day stays in shelters, after which they will need to reapply for a new placement.
Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:
“New York’s right-to-shelter protections ensure that our City supports all people who need a roof over their heads while they get their lives on track.