...during his previous term—marked by the 2017 Muslim Ban, rising Islamophobia, and violence against immigrants. This moment comes during one of the most difficult years for Arab Americans. AAFSC continues...
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Private: New Yorkers Rally Against Trump’s Deportation Agenda, and to Keep Families Together
Immigrant Advocates Rally For Pro-Immigrant NYC Budget & Legislation
...built and rebuilt by our communities for centuries. We know that when we invest in newcomers and long-term immigrant New Yorkers alike and provide the tools they need to succeed,...
FACT SHEET: ADAMS’ 30/60-DAY SHELTER LIMIT HARMS NEW YORKERS, HURTS ECONOMY
...be removed when the city lifts its current state of emergency. The underlying landmark law remains in effect. FACT: Short-term investments to meet the basic needs of new New Yorkers...
Report: Expanding Housing Vouchers to Asylum Seekers Could Save New York City $3 Billion Annually
...need. “Permanent housing, rather than short-term stays in emergency shelters, is how people can get on the road to a self-sufficient and stable life. We must remove the barriers and...
Report: Expanding Housing Vouchers to Asylum Seekers Could Save New York City $3 Billion Annually
...need. “Permanent housing, rather than short-term stays in emergency shelters, is how people can get on the road to a self-sufficient and stable life. We must remove the barriers and...
Immigrant Advocates Urge Fifth Circuit Court to Preserve Family Unity and Protect DACA
...the uncertainty of its future is depriving long-term immigrants the stability they need to grow their families and futures. Ending DACA would destabilize our communities, instill fear, and undermine America’s...
Advocates and Lawmakers Demand $150 Million Investment in Legal Services, Passage of Access to Representation Act
...estimated backlog of 330,000 pending immigration cases in New York, lawmakers must prioritize boosting capacity for legal service providers and investing in infrastructure that delivers long-term sustainability to our legal...
Immigrant Advocates, Elected Officials, and Allies Applaud District Court Decision to Halt Public Charge Rule Changes
...could be considered as part of a person’s Public Charge determination prior to the rule changes were cash benefits and long-term medical care paid for by the government. Many immigrants...
Immigrant Advocates Urge Mayor Adams to Reconsider Relief Centers
...long-term negative impacts on the individuals housed there, as well as becoming a stain on New York City’s reputation as a welcoming city. Until the Adams administration provides an updated...
The NYIC Slams Omnibus Spending Bill; Bill Omits Dreamers + Funds Border Wall
...funding for 40,500 detention beds, and funding to hire 65 DHS investigation agents, 100 immigration judges and 60 ICE attorneys. In response to this version of a long-term spending bill,...
