Nassau County Turns Its Back On Immigrant Neighbors With 287(g) Agreement

New York, NY—Today, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced its agreement with the Trump administration to participate in the 287(g) program, in which Nassau County Police will be deputized to conduct federal immigration enforcement.

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

“Immigrants are a vital part of Long Island’s economic life— making up nearly one third of Nassau County’s workforce and one third of its small business owners, and contributing to the $3.1 billion paid annually by New York’s immigrants in state and local taxes.

Trump Attacks TPS for Venezuelans, Hochul & Adams Must Push Back

New York, NY—Today, the Trump administration revoked the recent 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela. 

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

“Canceling the Venezuela TPS extension will make over a half million immigrants at risk for deportation.

NYC Council, NYIC Announce Launch of Language Access Bank & New Funding to Support NYers in Response to New Federal Administration

Organized by New York Immigration Coalition – with support from New Immigrant Community Empowerment, La Colmena, Mixteca, and Immigrant-ARC – $1.4 million for the NYC Community Interpreter Bank will address language access needs citywide

More than $2 million in Council funding to go towards over 60 organizations to support immigrant communities

Photos and video can be found here

New York—Today, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Members, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), and community partners announced the launch of New York City’s first-ever Community Interpreter Bank and the Protect NYC Families initiative on the steps of City Hall.

Immigrant Advocates Condemn U.S. Congress for Passage of H.R. 29 & Ushering in a New Era of Criminalization of Immigrants

New York, NY—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 29, a bill that will now go to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature and enactment. The legislation would require ICE to detain undocumented immigrants who are simply arrested or charged with – not found guilty of  – nonviolent crimes, including burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting.

Hochul’s Proposed Budget Doesn’t Go Far Enough To Protect NYS’ Families and Economy from Trump’s Deportation Agenda

New York—Today, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced her $252 billion executive budget for FY26 espousing, “your family is my fight.” 

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

“At a time when immigrant New Yorkers are facing unprecedented attacks from the new Trump administration, Governor Houchul must go further to invest in the protections that will allow all families to remain and thrive in New York State.

Adams’ Preliminary Budget Again Fails Working NYers

New York, NY—Today, New York Mayor Eric Adams released his $114.5 billion preliminary budget for FY26.

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

“New Yorkers are tired of Eric Adams’ mismanagement, blame game, and numbers that just don’t add up.