OPINION: The ‘shame’ of detaining a pregnant woman in ICE jail
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“I am horrified that our federal government and our local elected leaders are allowing people to be jailed for no reason.”
Read MoreICE has made 6 arrests inside NYC courthouses this year, OCA reports
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The most recent arrest inside a courthouse occurred in Queens Criminal Court on June 17.
Read MoreA pregnant mother arrested by ICE at Queens Family Court is still sick in a NJ jail
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“It’s unclear if she will be able to get out even with the humanitarian concerns.”
Read MorePregnant mother arrested by ICE at Queens Family Court is sick and isolated in NJ jail
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“The client was hospitalized briefly but is not receiving consistent medication.”
Read MoreOPINION: NYC immigrants mean business
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“The strong economic framework that we enjoy today is a direct result of the City’s welcoming policy toward immigrants that we have maintained for over 100 years.”
Read MoreDAs urge legislature to pass Protect Our Courts Act, stanch ICE’s courthouse presence
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At least 33 people were arrested in and around Queens County courthouses last year.
Read MoreBill that could protect trafficking survivors from deportation has yet to reach floor in Albany
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“Immigrants cannot wait another year.”
Read MoreWeprin and Liu sponsor bill to monitor ICE detentions
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"ICE continuously flouts the law, with little or no regard for basic human rights.”
Read MoreJustices seem ready to OK census citizenship question
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Three lower courts have so far blocked the plan to ask every U.S. resident about citizenship in the census.
Read More2020 Census citizenship question cannot ‘go unchallenged,’ AG James says
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James joined a lawsuit challenging the question that could prevent many immigrants from completing the Census for fear of being identified as a noncitizen or undocumented immigrant.
Read MoreCUNY Law offers free citizenship clinic
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CUNY Law students and immigration lawyers from Citizenship Now! Will guide permanent residents through the process of applying for full citizenship.
Read MoreLocal leaders join amicus brief challenging citizenship question
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Immigrants’ rights advocates say the citizenship question will discourage noncitizens from completing the Census.
Read MoreQueens Nonprofit Helps Residents Obtain U.S. Citizenship
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Asian Americans For Equality recently announced a new round of no-cost classes designed to prepare local residents for the citizenship exam.
Read MoreState budget includes ‘One Day’ law provision for immigrant offenders
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The act will amend New York Penal Law to shorten the maximum jail sentences for certain class A misdemeanors to avoid triggering deportation proceedings.
Read MoreJames Joins 19 Other AGs In Challenging ‘Public Charge’ Rule Change
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The proposed rule change would define anyone who receives benefits — even if they are not dependent on them — as a “public charge.”
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