...establish a right to counsel in immigration court, extending the same representation rights already available in criminal proceedings. The ARA has received support from the New York State Bar Association,...
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Advocates and Lawmakers Rally to Demand Right to Counsel In Immigration Court and $150M for Legal Services Funding
The NYIC Applauds Judge Order to Depose Ross in Census Lawsuit
...immigrant rights groups, challenging the addition of the citizenship question by adding an intentional discrimination claim. Steven Choi, Executive Director of the New York Immigration Coalition, issued the following statement:...
On May Day, Thousands of Immigrant Workers and Labor Leaders Marched for Path to Citizenship and Worker Protections
New York, NY-On May Day, known as International Workers Day, thousands of immigrant workers, labor leaders, unions and allies marched down the streets of lower Manhattan to demand a path...
“Redistricting Stage Set” – Census Apportionment for NY Sets Stage for Important Redistricting Campaign
...democracy is vibrant, and the rights of minorities are elevated. It’s the only way to ensure that we truly build a new New York for everyone.” Background: The New York...
New York’s Largest Census Coalition Calls on NYS to Fund Census or Lose Congressional Seats and Political Power
...in 2020. Ninety-six of New York Counts 2020’s organizational members signed the letter, representing immigrant rights, labor, education, religion, health, government, technology, business, and libraries. On March 5th, nearly two...
Biden Plans to Revive Trump-Era Detainment of Migrant Families, Immigrant Advocates Denounce Cruel Hypocrisy
...egregiously threatens the basic human rights of families, and demands that the Biden administration fulfill their humanitarian obligations by welcoming all asylum seekers. Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration...
2019 Leg Agenda: NYS Must Protect Immigrants At All Costs
...receive basic community outreach. Additionally, the NYIC has filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of New York in conjunction with the ACLU and four other immigrant rights groups...
Fact Sheet: Trump’s Expansion of Enforcement in Communities and How “Sensitive Locations” Can Prepare
...communities and the broader community sharing these spaces by taking these actions: Create a written response policy & preparedness plans and training staff on these policies. Understand rights and applicable...
Join The March for Immigrant New York – Sunday, December 18th
...Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights NYC Labor Council for Latin American Advancement NYSNA (New York State Nurses Association) Social Justice and Civil Rights Committee NYS Interfaith Network for Immigration Reform...
Where’s Wilbur Ross? Kavanaugh Could Rule on Critical Census Decision
...answer." The NYIC has filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of New York in conjunction with the ACLU and four other immigrant rights groups against the administration’s attempt...