Immigrant Rights Advocates Demand Biden-Harris Administration Defend Program
New York, NY—Yesterday, U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker ruled against the Keeping Families Together (KFT) program, which aims to expand access to the parole in place program for long-term undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as well as the step-children of U.S. citizens.
New York, NY—Today, Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Trump will not defeat us. New York would not be the same without the immigrants who have built and rebuilt our culture and economy for generations.
New York, NY—Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments for the Keeping Families Together (KFT) program, which aims to expand access to the parole in place program for long-term undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as well as the step-children of U.S. citizens.
New York, NY—Today, after years of being excluded, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are now eligible for healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare. The updated policy has lifted the previous prohibition on DACA recipients’ eligibility for coverage under the ACA. Before the expansion, DACA recipients were ineligible for any federally funded health coverage.
New York, NY—Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which has provided protection from deportation to 31,000 undocumented New Yorkers who came to the United States as children.
New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams announced the February 2025 closure of the Randalls Island Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center (HERRC), which houses single and married adult asylum seekers in congregate settings.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“New York should be investing in the future success of everyone who lives in our great city, whether they arrived here 30 days or 30 years ago.
New York, NY—Today, it was announced that President Biden will not be extending the legal status of immigrants who arrived in the United States under the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV) humanitarian parole program. The CHNV program allows sponsored individuals to live and work in the U.S. legally for two years through humanitarian parole.
New York, NY—Today, President Biden issued an update to his executive action limiting access to asylum at the U.S. southern border. Under the updated regulation, the Biden administration now requires that the number of border crossings between ports of entry remain below 1,500 for 28 consecutive days (as opposed to the previous version of the policy which was for one week) in order for the asylum restrictions to be lifted.
On view at Hunters Point South Park, new exhibition follows successful run at Times Square and Downtown Brooklyn
Citywide campaign highlights the diverse journeys, economic contributions of immigrant New Yorkers
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New York, NY - Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) unveiled the latest pop-up photo exhibition of its “New York Proud" campaign, a public art project celebrating the vibrant and diverse stories of immigrants across New York City.
Photography campaign will include 200+ placements on subway platforms and public spaces throughout New York City
Pop-up exhibitions in Times Square, Brooklyn and Queens beginning August 30, will highlight the diverse journeys, economic contributions of immigrant New Yorkers
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New York, NY - Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) celebrated the launch of the “New York Proud" campaign, a public art project celebrating the vibrant and diverse stories of immigrants across New York City.
