New York, NY—Today, federal judge Michael E. Farbiarz of Federal District Court in Newark ruled that Mahmoud Khalil – a legal permanent resident of the United States and Columbia University student activist – be freed from ICE detention. Khalil has been held in a detention facility in Louisiana for three months solely on the basis of his political speech as a student, during which time his wife gave birth to their first child alone.
As Federal Attacks Escalate, Albany Falls Short in Expanding Protections for Immigrant New Yorkers
New York, NY—As the New York State Legislative session comes to a close for FY26, the State Legislature failed moved the New York for All Act (S2235/A3506) and the Language Access Expansion Act (S5535/A4875) which would protect and defend Immigrant New Yorkers.
Arrest of NYC Comptroller is an Outrageous Abuse of Power
New York, NY—Today, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested New York City Comptroller Brad Lander at 26 Federal Plaza after trying to escort a man out of immigration court.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“The arrest of the NYC Comptroller is an outrageous abuse of power and a dangerous obstruction of justice.
NYS Supreme Court Bars Adams From Opening ICE Office at Rikers
New York, NY—Today, the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a preliminary injunction barring Mayor Eric Adams from opening an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office at Rikers.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Justice prevailed in New York City today as Mayor Adams was blocked from launching one more attack on our immigrant neighbors.
Trump Terminates CHNV Parole Program, Leaving Thousands at Risk of Deportation
New York, NY—Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began issuing termination notices to individuals under the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) parole program, revoking their work authorization and parole status effective immediately.
Trump’s Lawsuit on Protect Our Courts Act is Frivolous Challenge of Law and Order
New York, NY—Today, Donald Trump’s Department of Justice announced a lawsuit against New York State on the Protect Our Courts Act, which forbids Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from making a civil arrest while a person is going to, attending or leaving state court unless the officer has a judicial warrant or court order.
Immigrant Advocates & Allies Rally Against Trump’s New Muslim & Travel Ban
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New York, NY–Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), member organizations, allies, and immigrant New Yorkers rallied and held a press conference at Foley Square.
Immigrant Advocates Rally for New York For All, Share How ICE is Terrorizing Their Communities
Proposed legislation would protect immigrant communities statewide
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Albany, NY—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), member organizations, immigrant New Yorkers, elected officials, and allies rallied at the New York State Capitol to call for the urgent passage of the New York For All Act (A3506/S2235) during this Legislative Session.
Trump’s New Muslim & African Ban Attacks American Values & Separates Families
New York, NY—Today, the Trump administration announced an immediate travel ban barring people from 12 countries from entering the United States. People from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen are banned from entering the U.S., while those from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela will face restrictions.
DHS Issues Memo on Sanctuary Jurisdictions
Over 36 states and scores of counties and cities are targeted
New York, NY—Earlier this week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a memo listing 36 states with counties and cities that have sanctuary policies.