Hochul’s Executive Budget Fails to Fully Meet the Needs of Immigrants During NY’s Historic Crisis

New York, NY–Today, Governor Kathy Hochul released her first Executive Budget. The budget includes a slight increase in funding for The Liberty Defense Project, which provides free legal assistance and representation to immigrants outside of New York City, and increased funding for the Office of New Americans—critical to keeping New York families together.

Hochul Commits to Legal and Language Access Services, Yet Neglects Healthcare Needs of Immigrant NYers

New York, NY–Today, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her State of the State Budget Book. The book includes an increase in funding for The Liberty Defense Project, which provides free legal assistance and representation to immigrants outside of New York City, and increased funding for the Office of New Americans—funding that is critical to keeping New York families together.

Members of Congress Speak, Activists Arrested at Capitol BBB Rally; Urged Senate: “Bring It Home for the Holidays”

Washington, DC-Over a thousand activists and multiple members of Congress rallied today near the Capitol to call on the Senate to pass the Build Back Better bill before the holidays, as promised by Democratic leadership. Representatives Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, Jan Schakowsky, and Lou Correa spoke at the rally before 40 protestors occupied and were arrested in an act of nonviolent civil disobedience.

With Re-Implementation of MPP, President Biden Fundamentally Betrays Our Moral Imperatives to Those Seeking Asylum

New York, NY - Today, President Joseph R. Biden officially reimplemented the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) or Remain in Mexico program. In October, reports broke of the White House’s plans to re-start the controversial program. Initially a policy of President Trump, MPP sent roughly 70,000 people fleeing persecution to unsafe areas of Mexico while they awaited their hearings.