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The annual tax contributions of undocumented immigrants across the U.S. are higher than the state budgets of at least 13 states. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Undocumented NYers contribute billions in tax revenue

A new report says undocumented immigrant New Yorkers contribute $3 billion to local, state and federal tax revenue. The Institute on Taxation and …

In response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement ending its free 500 phone minutes program, 40 people at New York's Batavia Processing Center went on hunger strikes, some for more than 24 hours. (Adobe Stock)

NY advocates denounce termination of free phone call program

New York human-rights groups want a program providing detained immigrants 500 free minutes of phone calls restored. Immigrations and Customs …

A new survey by the group Make the Road New York showed one-third of New York City migrant workers with steady jobs weren't getting minimum wage or timely pay, due to their immigration status. (Adobe Stock)

Survey: NYC needs to do more for growing migrant population

A new survey showed New York City's population of asylum-seekers is struggling, and makes suggestions for improvements. The survey by the group Make …

New York City's budget allocates $514 million in city and recurring state funds for supporting education programs. (Adobe Stock)

Advocates: NYC budget makes great strides, but more is needed

New York City advocates are excited yet concerned about the 2025 budget. In recent weeks, funding was restored to certain education programs such as …

New York has the fourth-largest backlog of immigration cases in the U.S. It comes behind Florida (488,223 cases), Texas (387,792 cases) and California (355,459 cases). (Adobe Stock)

NY advocates want immigrant legal services bill passed

Legislation in Albany would create the first right to counsel for people in immigration court. The Access to Representation Act would provide …

States such as Colorado, Minnesota and Washington have improved access to health care for immigrants. The programs are seeing great results in reducing disparities the migrant population faces in accessing health care. (Adobe Stock)

NY Legislature includes ‘coverage for all’ in Senate, House budgets

Both chambers of the New York state Legislature have included coverage for all legislation in their respective budgets. The bills would update the …

Pascal Charpentier's immigration status only became an issue when he had to show proof of citizenship to get a driver's license. Without a passport, birth certificate or naturalization certificate, he applied for a green card, which listed his native country as Haiti. (Adobe Stock)

New Yorker faces ICE deportation, despite being U.S. citizen

Pascal "Shakoure" Charpentier was born on an army base in Germany and has called New York City home for three decades, but he might not be able to …

Despite middling scores for how immigrant students feel in school, a YouthTruth/Re-Imaging Migration survey finds most immigrant children enjoy school and feel prepared for college level courses. (Adobe Stock)

Survey: Immigrant students feel invisible to teachers and peers

A new survey found immigrant students need better help in school. The YouthTruth, Re-Imagining Migration survey was designed to examine the …

A pesar de los puntajes mediocres sobre c�mo se sent�an los estudiantes inmigrantes en la escuela, una encuesta de YouthTruth/Re-Imaging Migration encontr� que la mayor�a de los ni�os migrantes disfrutan la escuela y se sienten preparados para cursos de nivel universitario. (Adobe Stock)

Estudiantes inmigrantes se sienten invisibles ante profesores y compañeros

Una nueva encuesta muestra que los estudiantes inmigrantes necesitan más ayuda en la escuela. La encuesta YouthTruth, Re-Imagining Migration fue …

The New York City Comptroller's Office reported the number of migrants not living in New York City but still in its care has grown from 276 in May to 2,127 in September. (Adobe Stock)

NYC community health centers focus on migrant health

A network of New York City community health centers is in the crossfire of the city's migrant crisis. Ryan Health is a system of primary health …

A new tool from the Immigration Research Initiative showed immigrants make up 14% of the U.S. population. (Adobe Stock)

New tool provides information about immigrant economics

A new tool encapsulates information about immigrants in New York and across the U.S. The Immigration Research Initiative's new data tool found …

The New York City Mayor has declared a State of Emergency due to the 113,000 migrants who've arrived since spring of 2022. (pressmaster/Adobe Stock)

Report questions NYC Mayor's proposed budget cuts, costs of migrant influx

A new report questions New York City Mayor Eric Adams' latest budget proposal for dealing with the city's influx of over 110,000 migrants. The cost …

The 78th session of the U.N. General Assembly included a speech from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who spoke of peace with Saudi Arabia. The annual meeting's focus was the global warming crisis. (RawBeautyPixels/Adobe Stock)

Why Israeli politics matter in NYC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United Nations General Assembly sparked major demonstrations in New York City on Friday…

At least 11 major cities across the United States are hosting National Day of Action rallies today to call attention to reforms they say are needed in the nation's immigration detention system. (Susan Vineyard/Adobe Stock)

Immigration Advocates Host National Day of Action Rally

Immigration advocacy groups are calling on New Yorkers to join them in Foley Square at noon today. It's a National Day of Action to call attention to …

The Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse finds there are more than 10,000 immigrants in ICE detention as of July 2023, down from a high of 20,000 in May 2019. (Adobe Stock)

NY Group Turns to Immigrants to Help Peers in Detention

A New York immigrants' rights organization has created a membership group to develop solutions for better treatment of immigrants arriving in the stat…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams' draft budget finds the city could be caring for 70,000 asylum seekers by June 2024, costing the city around $4.3 billion. (Adobe Stock)

NYC Immigrant Students Increase Despite Lacking Resources

A report finds New York City is shrinking support for its growing immigrant student population. Since July 2022, more than 18,000 new students…

According to New York City's budget proposal, state and federal funding will need to help the city handle the influx of asylum seekers it's expected to face in the next year. In 2023, federal and state funding for this amounted to $1.6 Billion dollars.(Adobe Stock)

NYC Immigrant Rights Groups Seek Better Budget Provisions

Immigrant's rights advocates are displeased with the provisions for New York City's budget. According to New York City Mayor Eric Adams budget …

According to the Detention Watch Network, the U.S. detained nearly 250,000 immigrants in Fiscal Year 2021, in a network of about 200 facilities. (Gustavo Frazao/Adobe Stock)">

NY Law Regulates ‘Predatory’ Immigrant Bond Companies

A new law in New York State is expected to keep for-profit lenders from taking advantage of immigrants in detention facilities. Some people in the …

New York immigrant groups say the United States needs to protect undocumented Ukrainians from deportation. (golicin/Adobe Stock)

NY Immigration Coalition Urges U.S. to Welcome Ukrainian Refugees

The New York Immigration Coalition is among the groups urging the U.S. to take in as many Ukrainian refugees as possible, as Ukraine faces an ongoing …

Nearly a quarter of New York residents are immigrants, while almost one-fifth are native-born U.S. citizens with at least one immigrant parent, according to the American Immigration Council. (G. Lonmbardo/Adobe Stock)

Immigrant Communities 'Left Out' of NY Redistricting Plan

The State Assembly is proposing a new set of redistricting maps this week, but members of several New York immigrant communities say they've been …

Experts say expanding Essential Plan coverage to undocumented New Yorkers would cost $350 million, but would lead to savings on emergency medical care for people who can't get less expensive, preventive care. (nilsversemann/Adobe Stock)

Immigrant NYers: Time is Now to Pass "Coverage for All"

Advocates for immigrant New Yorkers are urging the State Legislature to pass a bill to extend health coverage to undocumented New Yorkers earning up t…

More than 44,000 people signed a petition supporting New York City cab drivers' debt relief from purchasing permits to own and drive a taxi. (Michayla Savitt)

More Aid on Way for NYC Yellow Cab Medallion Owners

NEW YORK -- The New York Taxi Workers Alliance and its allies are celebrating a new city deal which provides relief to cab drivers facing debt from pu…

Final versions of revised New York congressional, State Senate, and Assembly district maps are expected to be ready by Jan. 15, 2022, at the earliest. Another 14 public hearings will be held before the end of December. (NYIRC)

NY Groups for Fair Redistricting Question Release of Two Draft Map Sets

BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Some New Yorkers are voicing concerns about the creation of not one, but two draft maps for congressional, State Senate and …

Members from Make the Road New York were among more than 10,000 attendees at the

NY Immigrants, Allies Push for Federal Investments in Citizenship

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Thousands of U.S. immigrants and their allies rallied Tuesday in Washington, D.C., to demand that Congress include a pathway to …

On January 2020, according to an ACLU report, 81% of ICE detainees were being held in privately owned or managed facilities. (Jason/Adobe Stock)

Executive Order Leaves Immigrants in Private Prisons

NEW YORK -- Immigrant advocates say President Joe Biden's executive order to end the use of private prisons is an important first step, but more …

Since his release from prison, Pascal Shakoure Charpentier has started his own business and founded a nonprofit to mentor at-risk youth. (Photo: Free Shakoure Campaign)

ICE Holding U.S. Citizen for Deportation

NEW YORK -- A Queens man held in immigration detention for more than five months is being threatened with deportation but his lawyer said there's a bi…

Half of New York City public-school families report reducing the size or frequency of kids' meals. (Trailbomber/Adobe Stock)

NY Parents Getting Help Feeding Kids

NEW YORK -- New York parents of children who have missed out on free meals at school because of the COVID pandemic are receiving food assistance in th…

The U.S Supreme Court ruling calls the Trump administration's action to rescind the DACA program

DACA Program Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court

NEW YORK - The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday rejected the Trump administration's attempt to end a program that allows undocumented immigrants who …

An advance directive informs hospitals about a patient's choices for medical interventions and end-of-life care. (Halfpoint/Adobe Stock)

Helping Hispanic Families Learn about End-of-Life Options

NEW YORK - As the death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rise, a new initiative is helping Mexican immigrants living in the United States …

The COVID pandemic has raised public awareness of the essential role that undocumented workers play in the U.S. agricultural industry. (JackF/Adobe Stock)

Farm Labor: The Forgotten “Essential Workers”

NEW YORK -- Undocumented New York farm workers may be risking their lives and livelihoods during the COVID pandemic, but they get few federal or …

Rights advocates say immigrants removed from their families are being put at risk of exposure to COVID-19 in federal detention facilities. (vivalapenler/Adobe Stock)

Rights Advocates Say State Budget Abandons Immigrants

NEW YORK -- Immigrant rights advocates say New York must restore state funding for a successful program that provides lawyers for immigrants facing de…

Young black and Hispanic children are missed by the census at twice the rate of white children. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)

Making Sure All NY Kids are Counted

NEW YORK -- Children under five are the largest age group to be missed in the U.S. Census, so children's advocates are making concerted efforts to …

Workers say loopholes in New York labor laws undermine recent minimum-wage increases. (Photo: Zishun Ning)

Workers Rally for Anti-Wage Theft Bill

NEW YORK -- We need the SWEAT Bill now. That's the message workers delivered to Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday. The SWEAT bill would expand the …

The Respect and Dignity for All platform includes 17 policy priorities for immigrants and working-class people of color in New York. (Dubo/Adobe Stock)

Rally in Albany Seeks Respect and Dignity for All

NEW YORK -- Hundreds of immigrants and people of color are in Albany today calling on legislators to act on a list of priorities they call the Respect…

Workers rallying at Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Manhattan office say some employers still get away with wage theft. (NMAS)

Workers Press Cuomo to Sign SWEAT Bill

NEW YORK - Workers are rallying outside Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office Monday to say they still are being ripped off by employers who steal their wages…

The Green Light New York law will improve public safety and generate $57 million in annual revenue. (Africa Studio/Adobe Stock)

Green Light NY Law Now in Effect

NEW YORK — Immigration advocates are celebrating this week as New York restored the right of all state residents to obtain a driver's license…

From 2016 to 2018, the number of New York children without health insurance fell by 5.3%. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)

Report Shows NY a Leader in Children’s Health Insurance

ALBANY, N.Y. - The number of children without health insurance is on the rise nationally, according to a new report, but New York is holding the line…

DACA allows immigrants brought to the United States as children to work and attend school without fear of deportation. (pressmaster/Adobe Stock)

DACA Recipients Marching to DC

NEW YORK – Tomorrow, undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children will be joined by community leaders and allies as …

Advocates say to get an accurate count, census outreach efforts need to begin by January. (U.S. Census Bureau)

Cuomo Urged to Release Census Outreach Funds

NEW YORK – Now is the time to begin distributing funds for promoting participation in the 2020 census: That's the message immigrants' advocates …

Three separate court rulings last week blocked federal efforts to step up immigrant detentions and deportations. (JP Photography/Adobe Stock)

Multiple Court Rulings Bring Relief to Immigrant Workers, Families

NEW YORK – Unionized workers in New York are praising three recent court rulings that uphold the rights of immigrants. In three separate …

The Green Light Law would give 750,000 immigrants in New York access to a driver's license. (Nomad_Soul/Adobe Stock)

Immigrants, Advocates Move to Defend Driver's Licenses

NEW YORK – Restoring immigrants' access to driver's licenses would benefit all New Yorkers – that's the message of a motion filed in feder…

On average, naturalized citizens have lower poverty rates and higher incomes than native born Americans. (blvdone/Adobe Stock)

New Rule Threatens More Immigrant Family Separations

NEW YORK — Nutrition and immigrant advocates are condemning a new rule denying green cards to immigrants who have received or might receive need…

Under a new rule, immigrants can be detained and deported within days without seeing an immigration judge. (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

Suit Challenges New Fast-Track Deportation Rule as Unconstitutional

NEW YORK – Immigrants' rights advocates say a new rule expanding fast-track deportations is unconstitutional, and they've filed suit in a …

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NY Cities Join Worldwide Vigils to Spotlight Trump Immigration Policies

NEW YORK – People in more than 600 cities across five continents are holding vigils tonight to protest the Trump administration's immigration po…

Twelve states and the District of Columbia currently allow undocumented immigrants to get drivers licenses. (jan3933/Pixabay)

Bill to Allow Immigrants NYS Drivers Licenses Clears Assembly

ALBANY N.Y. – Labor leaders are urging the state Senate to take action on a bill they say will help ensure that all drivers in New York are …

Natural disasters, violent conflicts or epidemics are among the circumstances that prevent TPS and DED recipients from returning safely to their home countries. (Alex/Adobe Stock)

House Bills Would Give Millions a Path to Citizenship

NEW YORK – The Dream Act and American Promise Act, extending permanent protection to millions of immigrants whose legal status is threatened…

The mountain lion is one of 1,500 species that wildlife experts say would be threatened by a wall on the U.S./Mexico border. (enki0908/pixabay)

Conservationists: Trump's Border Wall Would Put Wildlife at Risk

NEW YORK – As President Donald Trump visits the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas to promote his proposed wall, wildlife conservationists are …

NYC Care will cover New York City residents, regardless of their ability to pay or immigration status. (DarkoStojanovic/Pixabay)

NYC to Guarantee Health Care to All, Including Undocumented Immigrants

NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has affirmed that every city resident will have access to comprehensive health care, regardless of …

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