Immigration
Politics
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
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
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
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
Policy
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
Politics
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.
Immigration
Policy
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
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
Personality
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
Politics
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
Politics
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
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
Policy
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
Politics
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.
Immigration
Politics
Civil rights attorneys raise the alarm about 3 NY asylum-seekers currently held in a Texas detention facility
Their New York City-based lawyers said they have been denied due process and are in danger of being sent to an El Salvador prison camp.
Immigration
Politics
NYC Council speaker gets ready for potential legal action over ICE on Rikers
The council voted Thursday to empower Speaker Adrienne Adams to sue Mayor Eric Adams and the Trump administration.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: NYC kicked ICE out of Rikers. The City Council must keep it that way.
The Adams administration is trying to open a back door to Rikers and hand ICE the key.
Policy
Policy
Big question marks for New York City’s hotel industry as migrant shelter era winds down
Hotels that had been financially distressed are losing a lucrative lifeline from the city.
Immigration
Policy
Immigrant advocates demand local jails stop working with ICE
The Dignity Not Detention Act would ban New York jails and prisons from contracting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Opinion
Opinion