New York, NY–Today, the New York Immigration Coalition, allies, and immigrant New Yorkers rallied on the steps of City Hall to demand that the federal, state and city governments step up efforts to provide asylum seekers being bused to New York City with the necessary services and support to ensure they are able to thrive here.
Immigrant Advocates Praise ‘Project Open Arms,’ Urge City To Leverage Existing LIFE Project Model to Ensure Student Success
New York, NY—Today, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks, Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Manuel Castro, and New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Gary Jenkins announced “Project Open Arms” to provide support for asylum-seeking youth entering the school system and help enroll students as the school year quickly approaches.
Biden Announces End to Remain in Mexico But Falls Short of Definitive Timeline, NYIC Demands More
New York, NY—The Biden administration announced their intention to end the Remain in Mexico program yesterday, following the Supreme Court certification of Biden v. Texas last week. The New York Immigration Coalition demands more substantial guidelines from the Biden administration on their suspension of Remain in Mexico, and that this policy be ended immediately.
Senate’s Clean Budget Reconciliation Bill Protects Immigrant Communities, Advocates Demand House Pass Bill Swiftly
New York, NY—Today, the United States Senate passed a clean Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) without the inclusion of any anti-immigrant amendments. The New York Immigration Coalition applauds the Senate for protecting immigrant communities in this budget reconciliation bill, while demanding that the House of Representatives pass a clean bill without delay.
Immigrant Advocates Slam Texas Gov For Busing Migrants to NYC As Callous Political Ploy
New York, NY—Today, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas announced that he sent asylum seekers by bus to New York City. Since April 2022, Texas has sent over five thousand asylum seekers by bus to Washington, D.C., many of whom have continued their journey to New York City.
DACA Decision from Eastern District of NY Court Threatens Nearly 100K New Applicants, Immigrant Advocates Demand Swift Action by Biden
New York, NY—Yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York declined to provide relief to the plaintiffs in Batalla Vidal v. Mayorkas, which include nearly 100,000 first-time Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applicants whose applications are in limbo and DACA recipients applying to renew their status after a year or more lapse.
Immigrant Advocates Call on Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Senate Democrats to Pass Clean Budget Reconciliation Bill and Reject Anti-Immigrant Amendments
New York, NY—Yesterday, alongside nearly 300 organizations, the New York Immigration Coalition signed on to a letter warning Senate Democrats to reject all harmful immigration-related amendments in the budget reconciliation bill expected this weekend.
Biden Administration Must Swiftly End Remain in Mexico Program After SCOTUS Certification, NYIC Demands
New York, NY—Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States formally certified its judgment in Biden v. Texas and transmitted it to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, enabling the Biden administration to officially end the Remain in Mexico program.
Immigrant Advocates Applaud TPS Redesignation for Syria, While Demanding Equitable Protections for All Refugees
New York, NY—Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced that they would be redesignating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria. The New York Immigration Coalition applauds this decision, which will protect the many Syrian refugees who have recently arrived in the United States, while demanding permanent and equitable protections for all refugees and asylum seekers.
New York City Appeals Noncitizen Voting Ruling
In response to the Adams administration appeal of the Richmond County Supreme Court’s ruling, Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition said:
“As expected, the City has appealed the Richmond County Supreme Court's politically motivated ruling overturning the Our City, Our Vote law (Local Law 11-2022). We are ready and eager to continue defending the right for nearly one million New Yorkers to have a voice in their local democracy.