The Trump administration has rolled out draconian measures to push out its mass deportation, detention, and disappearance agenda to further its crackdown on immigration that will have severe consequences for the United States. For any questions and concerns, we urge community members to speak to a trusted legal representative as soon as possible.

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New York—Today, the ICE Out! NYC Coalition, Shut Rikers Campaign, New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), Make the Road Action, Bronx Defenders, the Immigrant Defense Project, the Katal Center for Equity, Health, and Justice, elected officials, immigrants and people directly impacted by detention at Rikers held a rally and press conference outside City Hall to denounce an executive order issued by the Mayor on Tuesday allowing ICE to establish an office within Rikers Island jail.

New York, NY—Today, it was reported that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reached an agreement to collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to share sensitive information on undocumented taxpayers with removal orders. 

The IRS is mandated to guard tax information within its agencies, and over the years, it has consistently assured undocumented taxpayers that their information is confidential and that it is safe for them to file tax returns.

Amicus Filed in NY Federal District Court Defending New York’s Green Light Law

New York, NY – A coalition of national Latino and civil rights organizations has filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York in support of the State of New York’s motion seeking dismissal of The United States of America v. State of New York et al.

New York, NY—Today, the Department of Homeland Security revoked the humanitarian parole programs for individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV). This decision will categorically end the protection and legal status of 530,000 people who arrived in the United States under parole status.

New York, NY—On Friday, the Trump administration issued a memo calling for sanctions, reviews, and stricter oversight of attorneys representing immigrants in both immigration and federal courts. If implemented, this directive would create another barrier for individuals seeking legal representation.

New York, NY—Earlier this week, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision regarding the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program officially went into effect. 

The court’s decision would allow first-time DACA applications to be processed across all 50 states.

While Trump administration attempts mass deportations, proposed legislation would secure immigrants’ legal rights 

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Albany, NY - Yesteday, CARE for Immigrant Families Coalition, legal service providers, immigrant New Yorkers, and allies rallied at the New York State Capitol in support of the Access to Representation Act (ARA, S141/A270) and the Building Up Immigrant Legal Defense Act (BUILD Act, A2689/S4538) for the 2025 New York State Legislative Session.

New York, NY—This weekend, President Trump signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. The executive order announcement rescinds a 2000 federal mandate from former President Bill Clinton. This mandate required agencies and other recipients of federal funding to provide language assistance to people with limited English proficiency.

New York, NY—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on a reconciliation budget of up to $200 billion that aims to support President Trump’s mass deportation agenda. The House GOP's budget, endorsed by President Trump, outlines plans to increase funding for ICE, provide additional resources for detention beds, allocate more funds for border wall construction, and expand other related initiatives.