New York, NY - Today, in response to the draft Congressional and State Senate maps released by the court-appointed special master, the NYIC released the following statement:

Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition and NYIC Action:

“When the New York Immigration Coalition and our member and partner organizations worked tirelessly to ensure New Yorkers were counted for the census, we expected redistricting maps that would recognize and reflect the diversity of New York and the demographics changes of the past decade.

New York, NY—Today, Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21) issued a statement on the Buffalo shooting that continued to advance anti-immigrant theories in the aftermath of violence from a self-proclaimed white supremacist.

Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:

“Rep.

Buffalo, New York—Earlier today, ten people lost their lives and three people were injured at a Buffalo-area NY TOPS supermarket after a white supremacist opened fire on them.

“We are devastated that ordinary people cannot be safe from gunfire and anti-Black violence at their local grocery store.

New York, NY-Today, the New York Immigration Coalition, Education Collaborative, allies, and immigrant New Yorkers rallied on the steps of Tweed Courthouse to demand more equitable access to New York City public schools for immigrant youth and families through two critical education programs.

New York, NY-On May Day, known as International Workers Day, thousands of immigrant workers, labor leaders, unions and allies marched down the streets of lower Manhattan to demand a path to citizenship and worker protections.

"Immigrant workers across this country cannot wait any longer for President Biden to make good on his commitments to our communities," said Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition.

New York, NY—Today, the New York City Council passed a City Council resolution in support of the Coverage for All Act. The Coverage for All Act would expand healthcare coverage for tens of thousands of immigrant New Yorkers, currently excluded from accessing affordable care due to their immigration council.

New York, NY—Following the release of Mayor Eric Adams’ first executive budget, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) immediately faulted City Hall for failing to fully invest in the city’s essential immigrant population. In particular, NYIC pointed to the lack of investments in the health of immigrant New Yorkers.

New York, NY—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) commended the Department of Homeland Security’s designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon. While the NYIC welcomed this long-awaited decision for Cameroon, the organization urged the Administration to issue the Federal Register Notice expeditiously and to develop resources that account for language access needs of the Cameroonian community.

Albany, NY—Early this morning, the legislature provided a crucial addition to Governor Hochul’s final FY 2023 budget by voting on and passing bills that expanded Medicaid coverage to all eligible women, regardless of immigration status, for up to 12 months post-pregnancy, and removed the citizenship requirements for access to Medicaid for those 65 years of age or older.

New York, NY—Following the New York City Council’s Response To The Fiscal 2023 Preliminary Budget release, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) applauded several critical additions that would greatly benefit the city’s immigrant population. In particular, NYIC celebrated the inclusion of $25 million to implement the Our City Our Vote law (Local Law 11-2022). Passed last December, the historic law allows New Yorkers who are green card holders or have valid work authorizations to vote in municipal elections.