Groups call for stronger rights and protections for immigrants and workers alike
NEW YORK, NY - Today, the May Day New York Coalition stood as one voice to advocate for stronger legislation in Congress to protect the rights of workers and immigrants alike.
TPS recipients, community and immigrant advocates to hold vigil
WOODSIDE, NEW YORK – Late last night, the Trump Administration ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepalis living in the U.S. This decision affects 8,950 people, 85% of whom live New York.
Administration has 90 days to appeal, or DACA will resume and first time applicants can apply
NEW YORK, NY – Late last night, a DC federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was “arbitrary and capricious,” and failed to explain why the program was in fact unlawful.
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Governor Cuomo issued an Executive Order prohibiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from entering state facilities to arrest alleged undocumented immigrants without a judicial warrant, as well as reaffirming his policy that state agencies cannot ask individuals about their immigration status.
Affected immigrants + advocates + elected officials rev up NYS Assembly bill
ALBANY, NY – On Wednesday, April 18th, the Green Light NY coalition rallied at the state Capitol, calling on the Assembly to pass the Driver License Access and Privacy Act (A.10273), giving the green light for all New Yorkers, including undocumented immigrants, to apply for driver’s licenses.
Landmark Legislation for Justice and Inclusion Will Empower Immigrants to Commute Safely
NEW YORK, NY – Yesterday, Assemblymember Marcos Crespo (D-Bronx) introduced A.10273 bill, giving the green light for undocumented immigrants to apply for driver licenses.
+ 5 Fast Facts on the Black Immigrant Community
NEW YORK, NY – Today, on the 50th anniversary of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, we take a moment to honor his death and the sacrifices he made in the struggle for civil rights and racial justice.
State Maintains Funding For Liberty Defense Project, $500K Increase For Adult Literacy Education, $30M For Safety Net Hospitals, $2M for Refugee Resettlement
No Child Health Plus Expansion, No Tuition Assistance For Dreamers, No Early Voting
NEW YORK, NY – Last week, the New York State Legislature passed the 2018 state budget.
+ 5 Fast Facts on Liberian Deferred Enforced Departure (DED)
NEW YORK, NY - On Tuesday, March 28th, the Trump administration terminated Liberian Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) with a wind-down period of 12 months. Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians was set to expire on this Saturday, March 31st.
New citizenship question on U.S. Census is “toxic”
NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), elected officials, broad-based community groups, labor leaders, and census experts launched a statewide campaign, New York Counts 2020, to ensure a fair and accurate Census that will protect all New Yorkers.
