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...and Understanding Initiative” to further the state’s efforts to protect civil rights and combat hate speech through interfaith support. The signing of executive order 161 and 162, which respectively will...

“Medical Deferred Action” is Halted Without Formal Warning or Announcement New York, NY–With little warning and no formal announcement, the Trump Administration has ended a program known as “medical deferred...

...block any form of dissent. Our state must remain a beacon of opportunity and education, and we must protect the rights, safety, and dignity of all students who call New...

...the development of relief camps across the five boroughs. Health, housing, and immigrant rights organizations have repeatedly asked the City to be included in the planning -- to ensure that...

...about accountability, civil rights protections, and the obligations government agencies owe to individuals in their custody. The public deserves transparency, and Mr. Shah Alam’s family deserves answers. Only an independent...

...rights advocates immediately embraced the introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act and pledged to continue to work with the state’s Congressional delegation to strengthen the bill to meet the needs...

...the political, geographic, and systemic issues that prevent immigrant New Yorkers from protecting their legal rights in the current climate. The report is based on a statewide survey of 34...

...New York Gala brings together members, activists, and supporters to come together to celebrate 39 years in the fight for immigrant rights, and to strengthen our collective power for the...

...team, liaising between Policy and Admin Departments to ensure seamless collaborations Qualities Sought: Strong interest in immigrant rights and experience working in policy and research with a minimum of one...

...up to the 2017 local elections. The activities will include but not be limited to canvassing, base-building, organizing, outreach and follow-up, voter registration, voter education, distributing voter rights information, and...