New York, NY—Today, the Justice Department announced a partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to direct additional prosecutors and support staff to increase federal immigration-related prosecutions at the U.S. southern border. The goal of deploying additional Justice Department and DHS prosecutors and support staff to crucial border U.S. Attorneys’ Offices is to criminalize people exercising their right to ask for asylum.

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New York—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), elected officials, allies, asylum seekers and immigrant New Yorkers rallied and held a press conference at City Hall Park. 

On Monday, the City began large-scale implementation of the Right to Shelter settlement agreement, which means all new adult asylum seekers without minor children will be permanently evicted from shelters after 30 days for adults over 24 years and 60 days for adults 18-24 years, barring some exceptions.

New York, NY—Today, the Senate held a procedural vote and failed to meet the 60 votes required to pass the bipartisan border security legislation, the Border Act. This legislation had previously been blocked by Republicans in February due to influence from former President Donald Trump.

This week, the Adams Administration will begin enforcing its 30-day and 60-day shelter limits on adult and young adult asylum seekers, and move to evict individuals residing in Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers (HERRCs). Effective May 27, all single adult asylum seekers will be subject to these new shelter limits.

New York, NY—Today, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice announced the finalization of a new rule that solidifies the “Recent Arrivals” (RA) Docket process aimed at reducing the time it takes to decide the fates of newly arrived asylum seekers in immigration courts from years to an estimated six months.

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New York, NY—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), elected officials, member organizations, allies, and immigrant New Yorkers held an NYC For All Families rally on the City Hall Steps to call for a New York City FY25 budget and legislation that prioritizes the needs of immigrant New Yorkers.

New York, NY—Today, the New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO) released a report detailing asylum seeker cost projections for FY25 and 26, drawing a stark contrast with cost projections released by Mayor Adams’ administration. The IBO's highest-cost estimate on spending through FY26 is $1.7 billion less than the numbers put out by City Hall.

New York, NY—Yesterday, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said in his weekly press briefing that asylum seekers are “excellent swimmers” and should become lifeguards in New York City.

Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:

“New Yorkers are looking to Mayor Eric Adams to unite our City, not foment more division.

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

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Albany, NY—Today, the New York For All coalition, elected officials, community members, and allies rallied and held a press conference at the Million Dollar Staircase to call for the passage of the New York For All Act (S987 Gounardes / A5686 Reyes).

All New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, want to lead open lives, participate in their communities, and provide for their family without intimidation.

New York, NY—Today, the Department of Homeland Security published a proposed new rule impacting our humanitarian policy system. This rule would permit Asylum Officers to consider bars to asylum during the initial screening process, which occurs just days after an individual is encountered.