Immigration

Left out of federal aid, undocumented immigrants have not gotten any aid from New York state.

Immigration

Undocumented immigrants in New York get little financial help

Facing massive budget shortfalls, the state hasn’t stepped in to give cash to people left out of federal relief.

By KAY DERVISHI

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President Trump during the coronavirus update briefing on April 27th.

Immigration

Will immigration policy be Trump’s leverage over New York?

Trump repeatedly turns to immigration policies as bargaining chips with New York.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH, ZACH WILLIAMS

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New York City Councilman Carlos Menchaca.

New York City Councilmembers call for hiring of noncitizens for 2020 census

In the last two censuses the federal government provided a waiver, but Donald Trump wasn’t in the White House then.

By MADELINE LYSKAWA

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New York’s stronger safety net will magnify Trump’s new public charge rule

Immigrants in New York are more likely to qualify for federal programs such as Medicaid.

By ERICA SCALISE

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A protest march calling on the government to abolish ICE in New York City, 2018.

New York’s limited power to resist ICE raids

Cuomo and de Blasio vowed to combat coming immigration roundups. Here’s what they can and can’t do.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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A protest at Trump International Hotel condemning the separation of migrant children from their families on June 14.

New York bucks the national trend on immigration

As the federal government takes a hard-line stance, the Empire State opens its doors.

By JON LENTZ

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing guaranteed health care for New Yorkers in May.

What do you do if you’re not allowed to buy insurance?

How New York City is ensuring undocumented immigrants get health care.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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Sen. Luis R. Sepulveda (center) celebrates after the Green Light Bill granting was passed by the state Senate.

Immigrants’ breakthrough year in Albany

State lawmakers passed a backlog of high-profile bills this year.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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A person takes a test to obtain a driver's license.

How driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants would work

Lawmakers are pushing for the controversial bill – here’s how it deals with the sticking points.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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What it means to be a ‘Dreamer’

Assembly candidate Catalina Cruz has said she would be New York’s first ‘Dreamer’ in office.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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