New York, NY–Yesterday, Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns filed a lawsuit opposing the Green Light NY law, which provides access to driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. The Green Light bill passed the Senate in a vote of 33-29 before Governor Cuomo signed it into law on June 17.
The case, which was filed in U.S. Western District court in Buffalo, lists Gov.
Lead plaintiff against the citizenship question responds to announcement that it will not be included in the 2020 Census
Steve Choi, executive director of the New York Immigration Coalition and plaintiff in The Department of Commerce v. New York State et al.
New York, NY– Today, as members of Congress visited migrant detention centers amid reports of deplorable and unsafe conditions, the New York Bar Association (NYSBA) passed a resolution calling on the United States government to immediately end the inhumane treatment of immigrant children in its custody and to reunite children with their parents.
NY Advocates and Allies rally to celebrate the blocking of the citizenship question in the 2020 Census
New York, NY– Today, the Supreme Court of the United States announced its decision to block the inclusion of the citizenship question and remand the case back to the lower court in its review of The Department of Commerce v. New York State et al.
New York Immigration Coalition Responds to decision to block the citizenship question in the 2020 Census
New York, NY– Today, the Supreme Court of the United States announced its decision to block the inclusion of the citizenship question in The Department of Commerce v. New York State et al.
New York, NY — Following President Trump's recent tweet threatening mass raids and deportations of immigrant families, the acting director of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency said that he would follow through with plans to send armed agents into communities to round up and deport undocumented families with prior deportation orders.
New York Restores Access to Driver's Licenses for Immigrant New York
New York, NY– Yesterday, the Green Light NY bill was brought to a floor vote in the New York State Senate and passed 33-29, with all but seven Democrats voting in favor of the bill that would restore access to driver's licenses to immigrant New Yorkers, regardless of legal status.
Advocates Call On Gov. Cuomo to Sign Green Light Legislation Immediately
New York, NY– Today, the Green Light Coalition and state lawmakers hailed the Senate’s historic passage of legislation that would make New York the 13th state to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses and called on Governor Cuomo to immediately sign the bill.
New York, NY–Attorney General Letitia James just released a supportive statement about the constitutionality and safety provisions in the Green Light NY bill and affirmed that "the legislation is well-crafted and contains ample protections for those who apply for drivers licenses.
Call On State Senate To Act And Gov. Cuomo to Help Make It Happen
New York, NY– Today, the Green Light Coalition and state lawmakers hailed the Assembly’s historic passage of legislation that would make New York the 13th state to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses and called on the Senate to take up the bill before legislative session ends next week.
