Immigration

Policy

A breakdown of Trump’s TPS terminations and what they mean for New York

Thousands of New Yorkers’ legal status and work authorizations are being threatened.

Heard Around Town

New York Immigration Coalition Action backs Mamdani for mayor

Murad Awawdeh, the head of the affiliated immigrant rights advocacy group said: “We’re ready for a new city and a new future.”

Immigration

Lawsuit against Nassau ICE agreement could expand NY’s sanctuary policies

State lawmakers went home for the year without passing new immigrant protections, but the outcome of new lawsuit stands to greatly limit localities’ ability to work with ICE

Opinion

Opinion: The Club World Cup should celebrate immigrants, not criminalize them

New York is a sanctuary city, and that means we must protect the dignity of all people – residents and visitors alike.

News & Politics

Should Democrats wait to win in the midterms or fight back on immigration now?

Reps. Dan Goldman and Jerry Nadler presented differing views on how the party should proceed.

Policy

Hochul promises ‘fight’ over immigration, but has little to show for it

After the arrest of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, the governor announced funding already included in the state budget and declined to back a measure to increase legal representation for immigrants in court.

Immigration

Amid increased ICE raids, state Legislature fails to act on sanctuary state bill

The New York for All Act, which would prevent local law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration authorities, didn’t even make it to a vote in the state Senate.

Immigration

Stefanik laces into Hochul over immigration in preview of 2026 race

“We deserve a governor who stands up for law-abiding New Yorkers,” said Rep. Elise Stefanik, who would like to be that governor.

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Immigration

Can NY stop ICE from arresting immigrants at federal courthouses?

Existing state law only limits arrests at state courthouses, and it’s not clear the state Legislature has the power to stop arrests in federal buildings.

Opinion

Opinion: No child should face a judge alone

Where is the outrage from City Hall? Where are the emergency funds to ensure universal legal representation for children in immigration court?

Interviews & Profiles

Adriano Espaillat says immigration should still be a winning issue for Democrats

And for that reason, he finds Eric Adams' relationship to President Donald Trump “very troubling.”

Heard Around Town

Don’t expect more recusals on sanctuary city issues from Mayor Eric Adams

“You are simply wrong,” Mayor Eric Adams told Comptroller Brad Lander in a letter, after Lander suggested the mayor is compromised and should recuse himself from future decision-making.

Albany Agenda

Employers of domestic workers push for legislation to protect immigrants

In addition to spreading fear in immigrant communities, the Trump administration’s mass deportation plans could hurt the state’s economy.

Opinion

Opinion: New York For All promotes public safety and protects families

As a state that prides itself on diversity and justice, New York must live up to its values by enacting fundamental protections for immigrant communities.

Immigration

After Wisconsin judge arrest, NY lawmakers look to strengthen immigrant protections in courthouses

ICE is largely prevented from making arrests in and around courthouses in the state, but officials want to shore up the Protect Our Courts Act in light of recent news.

Immigration

House GOP targets NY nonprofit over Know Your Rights training

Republicans in Congress are investigating the Chinese-American Planning Council for sponsoring a seminar to educate immigrants about their rights when dealing with ICE.