DHS Secretary Mayorkas Announces Asylum Ban, NYIC Denounces Xenophobic Policy

New York, NY—Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Mayorkas announced a new asylum ban that will be implemented once Title 42 expires on Thursday, May 11 at 11:59 PM EST. The policy will block asylum applications from asylum seekers who travel through third countries en route to the United States without applying for asylum in one of those countries.

Immigrant Advocates Condemn Mayor Adams’ Plan to Move Asylum Seekers to Upstate Hotels

New York, NY—Today, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced that some single adult male asylum seekers will be given the option to spend four months at two hotels that will be used as shelters in Orange County, NY.

Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:

“New York State has a rich tradition of welcoming immigrants, and upstate towns like Buffalo and Utica have seen incredible economic and cultural revitalization from the resettlement of refugees to those regions.

NYIC Notes Historic Investments for Immigrants in NYS Budget, but Decry Governor’s Failure to Fully Meet the Needs of Communities Across NYS

New York, NY—The New York State Legislature and Governor Hochul are poised to enact a $229 billion State budget for FY 2024, including a historic $63 million dollar investment in the Office of New Americans for legal and essential services.

Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:

“Today’s budget is an important step forward to improve the well-being of New York’s immigrant communities, but still much more is needed to ensure that all New Yorkers have equal opportunity and access to the services and support they need to raise families and thrive in New York.

Immigrant Advocates Reject Adams Austerity Budget, and Demand a Budget that Supports all New Yorkers During Their Time of Need

New York, NY—Today, New York City Mayor Adams announced his Executive Budget proposal for the fiscal year 2024, which proposes cuts to a wide variety of programs and social services.

Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:

“Mayor Adams has become unbelievably skilled at speaking out of both sides of his mouth.

Immigrant Rights Advocates & Allies Rally to Keep NY Families Together via Passage of New York For All Act

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

Live stream is here. Photos and videos here.

New York—On Tuesday, April 25, the New York For All Coalition, elected officials and allies rallied and held a press conference at the Capitol’s Million Dollar Staircase to launch the 2023 legislative campaign for the New York For All Act (S987 Gounardes / A5686 Reyes).

All New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, deserve to lead free and open lives, participate fully in their communities, provide for their families, and access health care without fear of being ripped from their families at a moment’s notice.

Advocates Join Mayor Adams’ Call on Biden to Expedite Work Permits & Extend TPS for Asylum Seekers, Demand more from City and State

New York, NY—Today, Mayor Adams called on the Biden administration to expedite work authorizations and extend humanitarian parole to asylum seekers, who are currently facing massive delays and backlogs in moving forward their cases at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), as well as challenges finding attorneys to navigate our complex legal system.