On Wednesday night, Senator Jeff Sessions was confirmed as the U.S Attorney General, adding him to President Trump’s cabinet and making him the top law enforcement officer and lawyer of...
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Coalition Responds to the Confirmation of Senator Jeff Sessions for U.S Attorney General
Coalition Releases New Information on ICE Enforcement Operations in New York
Following several days of growing national concern about increase ICE enforcement activity, the New York Immigration Coalition received information that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has officially arrested nearly 40...
Leaked Memo on ICE Operations 2-11-17
Amidst Increased Enforcement, Coalition to Host “Love Fights Back” Rally for Immigrants
Today, on Valentine’s Day, hundreds of New Yorkers attended a rally planned by the New York Immigration Coalition to stand up for immigrant communities who are under attack by President...
Coalition Decries Unconstitutional, Destructive DHS Memos Targeting Millions of Immigrants for Enforcement
Yesterday, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly signed two memorandums outlining the Department’s plan to implement President Trump’s executive orders on interior enforcement and border security. While some...
Coalition Responds to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress
Last night, President Trump gave his first major speech to a joint session of Congress. Despite rumors of support for legalization of undocumented immigrants, President Trump continued to scapegoat immigrant...
Coalition Applauds State Education Commissioner Elia, Attorney General Schneiderman, for Safeguarding Immigrant Students
On Monday, New York State Education Commissioner Elia and A.G. Schneiderman released joint guidance reminding districts across the State of their duty to uphold key protections for immigrant students. The...
Coalition Denounces Trump’s Second Attempt at Backdoor Muslim Ban – “Same Old Hatred, Fear and Incompetence”
Today, Donald Trump signed a “Muslim Ban 2.0” executive order targeting travelers and immigrants from six Muslim-majority countries, including Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen (Iraq was removed from...
College Opportunity and Resource Expansion (CORE) Campaign Launches to Increase Affordability for ALL New Yorkers
Today 30+ organizations and dozens of students launched the College Opportunity and Resource Expansion (CORE) campaign to extend college affordability for all New York's students, increase rewards for current recipients,...
Legal Advocates Call for Increased Funding for Immigration Legal Services; Unveil New Report on Challenges in Obtaining Legal Representation in New York State
In aftermath of Federal Executive Orders on Immigration, New York’s Immigrant Communities Need Services More Than Ever Today, legal service providers and advocates came together at Foley Square to urge...