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

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Albany, NY - Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), partners, 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—Last night, a student activist at Columbia University was reportedly arrested by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He is now being detained at the Elizabeth Detention Center in New Jersey. Mahmoud Khalil has a green card, and his wife (a U.S. citizen) is eight months pregnant.

New York, NY—It has been reported that the Trump administration is reopening multiple detention centers to detain immigrant families in addition to ICE targeting immigrant families. ICE also continues to build its deportation infrastructure with the reopening of a massive detention center just outside of New York City.

New York, NY—Last month, USCIS issued guidance on the Trump administration’s Executive Order on national registration. The guidance announced  that most individuals over 14 years old living in the United States without immigration status will need to register with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) – if they are not already registered with them –  and provide their fingerprints and address.

New York, NY—Today, it was reported that some healthcare providers in New York City are denying care to individuals who do not prove they are citizens or have social security numbers. Federally Qualified Health Centers are mandated to provide healthcare to underserved communities regardless of their ability to pay, which often serves as a safety net for underdocumented and mixed status families.

New York, NY—Today, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced it is suing New York State – along with Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and DMV Commissioner – for limiting local collusion with federal immigration enforcement.

This lawsuit includes a challenge to New York’s Green Light law, which allows New Yorkers regardless of immigration status to obtain a driver’s license.

Appeals court hearing on municipal voting rights for lawful permanent residents and authorized workers marks critical moment in OCOV coalition's efforts 

New York, NY–Today, the New York State Court of Appeals heard arguments regarding the constitutionality of extending municipal voting rights to lawful permanent residents and persons authorized to work in New York City.

New York, NY—Today, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced its agreement with the Trump administration to participate in the 287(g) program, in which Nassau County Police will be deputized to conduct federal immigration enforcement.

Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:

“Immigrants are a vital part of Long Island’s economic life— making up nearly one third of Nassau County’s workforce and one third of its small business owners, and contributing to the $3.1 billion paid annually by New York’s immigrants in state and local taxes.

New York, NY—Today, the Trump administration revoked the recent 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela. 

Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:

“Canceling the Venezuela TPS extension will make over a half million immigrants at risk for deportation.

New York—Today, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced her $252 billion executive budget for FY26 espousing, “your family is my fight.” 

Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:

“At a time when immigrant New Yorkers are facing unprecedented attacks from the new Trump administration, Governor Houchul must go further to invest in the protections that will allow all families to remain and thrive in New York State.