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Mayor Bill de Blasio hosts a rally with immigration advocates in the rotunda of City Hall Tuesday.

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Immigration advocates criticized the move as unnecessary, but the Trump administration and others were quick to point out that the National Guard has been deployed to the border in the past — most recently by former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush.

In recent years, the senator has shifted from advocating comprehensive immigration reform to a stance that puts border security first, though with the possibility of a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants after 10 to 12 years.

There are many ways we will continue to advocate for just change on immigration but staying on the council was going to get in the way of that.

Business organizations like the Chamber of Commerce have called for immigration reform, saying immigrants are good for the economy while advocating a tough but «fair process for undocumented people who are living in our country today to earn a legal status.»

We believe in advocating for fair trade, an inclusive immigration policy that welcomes the best and the brightest and those seeking opportunity in the great tradition of our country and tax reform that drives hiring to help create new jobs globally, across America and in Baltimore.

Powell Jobs also has longstanding interests in environmental work, serving on the board of Conservation International, and has advocated causes including immigration reform.

«There are many ways we will continue to advocate for just change on immigration, but staying on the council was going to get in the way of that,» Mr. Kalanick wrote in an email to employees obtained by The New York Times.

While he may decide to give Congress time to come up with a permanent resolution, immigration advocates and economists warned that the possible demise of DACA could lead to the deportation of as many as 800,000 people, many of whom are working legally in industries across the United States.

In one win for immigrant advocates, negotiators rejected Trump's plans to hire hundreds of new Border Patrol and immigration enforcement agents.

Immigration advocates are accusing the San Diego - area Border Patrol of politicizing two human - smuggling arrests by publicizing the suspects» participation in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — even though one of the arrestees was not actively enrolled in DACA.

Some lawmakers are advocating for legislation to assist DREAMERs, those protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, while other lawmakers are lobbying for reduced immigration in various forms.

In July, Graham advocated for an end to Muslim immigration in AmericIn July, Graham advocated for an end to Muslim immigration in Americin America.

At its annual meeting in mid-June, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) adopted a resolution advocating ministry to everyone regardless of immigration status (while also calling for border security and holding businesses accountable in hiring).

At 2 p.m., the New York Immigration Coalition, Fiscal Policy Institute, elected officials and advocates unveil new legislation and analysis in favor of granting driver's licenses to undocumented New Yorkers, Empire State Plaza, Meeting Room 7, Albany.

In advance of expected changes in federal immigration enforcement practices and priorities under President Donald Trump, advocates fear millions of people could be affecteIn advance of expected changes in federal immigration enforcement practices and priorities under President Donald Trump, advocates fear millions of people could be affectein federal immigration enforcement practices and priorities under President Donald Trump, advocates fear millions of people could be affected.

A single New York county outside of Albany — Rensselaer — participates in a program that deputizes local authorities as immigration agents — and now advocates are calling on Cuomo to prohibit the initiative statewide.

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Public Advocate Letitia James and Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito participated in the «March for Immigrant New York» today organized by the New York Immigration Coalition.

A Labour government, led by principled advocates of migrants» rights, could lead the world in building an immigration system that prioritises the rights of all workers — wherever they are from — and strengthening social protections, public investment and trade unions.

Menendez, who has yet to go to trial, is accused of trying to influence immigration - visa proceedings for a friend's girlfriends; assisting the friend in a dispute with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and advocating action to help the friend make money from a port security contract in the Dominican Republic.

The 29 members of the New York Electoral College unanimously voted to consign their compensation to the New York Immigration Coalition in a motion put forward by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and seconded by New York State AFL - CIO President Mario Cilento.Those electors included former President Bill Clinton, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Public Advocate Letitia James and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito.

Newly sworn - in U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is trying to make peace with immigrant advocates, including Bronx Assemblyman Peter Rivera and other Hispanic lawmakers, who believe her immigration stance is too conservative.

Public Advocate Letitia James is calling on lawyers to help represent unaccompanied children pro bono in federal immigration cases — and said she'd join them.

Advocates have raised concerns in the past about the risk undocumented New Yorkers could face if their personal information is tracked or stored, and eventually shared with federal immigration agencies.

«We've had clients in Russia who've been beaten by police, but more often it's vigilante groups and thugs engaging in social cleansing and unfortunately the police don't do anything to offer protection,» said Aaron Morris, senior staff attorney for Immigration Equality, a national organization that advocates for LGBT equality under US immigration law and offers legal counsel to those seekImmigration Equality, a national organization that advocates for LGBT equality under US immigration law and offers legal counsel to those seekimmigration law and offers legal counsel to those seeking asylum.

At noon, Assemblywoman Carmen Arroyo, state Sens. Jesse Hamilton, Liz Krueger, Jose Peralta and Bill Perkins, Assemblyman Felix Ortiz and immigration advocates introduce the New York Immigration Coalition's annual «Immigrant Equality Agenda,» during one of three simultaneous Monday news conferences planned in Nassau County, Manhattan and Westchester County, City Hall steps,immigration advocates introduce the New York Immigration Coalition's annual «Immigrant Equality Agenda,» during one of three simultaneous Monday news conferences planned in Nassau County, Manhattan and Westchester County, City Hall steps,Immigration Coalition's annual «Immigrant Equality Agenda,» during one of three simultaneous Monday news conferences planned in Nassau County, Manhattan and Westchester County, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, an advocate for immigrants and the Latino community, said she would dedicate a speech she is delivering on immigration in Washington D.C., tomorrow to Trump because his rhetoric about immigrants has helped engage them in the political process.

Nevertheless, the Dreamers» leading longtime advocate in the Senate, Sen. Richard Durbin of Illinois, said he was confident that senators can strike an immigration deal.

NEW YORK, NY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo drew praise from immigrant - rights advocates last week when he moved to block some Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in state buildings.

The Pedro Espada known well to his constituents and to this community is an elected official who organizes food pantries, advocates for tenants, intercedes in immigration issues, supports his local schools and brings home grants to the Bronx.

Thus, we stand together with state and city officials and other advocates to protect the rights of our nation's immigrants and refugees in these difficult and troubling times,» said Lauren Wyatt, Esq., Staff Attorney, Immigration Court Helpdesk, Catholic Charities Community Services.

And she's also participated in the Women's March, a nationwide women - led rally that advocates for women's rights, as well as other hot button issues such as immigration reform and LGBTQ rights

«The low - wage service workers we represent need a champion in Albany who will advocate for raising workers» standards, the DREAM Act and state - level immigration reforms, and ensure the labor movement remains a force for upward economic mobility.»

While some in Labour also advocate tough talk on immigration, Ed Miliband has charted a different course; he wants to reconnect with Ukip's left - behind voters but sees little point in trying to out - Ukip the party.

Rangel is one of the state's more liberal members, and a longtime advocate for immigration reform, gun control, and the Affordable Care Act — positions that often put him on the opposite side of votes from Hochul, who was attempting to defend her seat in a heavily Republican district.

Latimer said: «The Board of Legislators came together in a bi-partisan way, with the assistance of law enforcement and immigration advocates alike, to craft a law which fully complies with federal law while offering humane peace of mind to our immigrant brothers and sisters.

The law received input from both sides of the aisle, law enforcement, immigration advocates and Westchester residents who all had the same goal in mind — to make Westchester County safer for everyone.

One person who doesn't believe the bill is acceptable under state law is New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who has been a prominent advocate for other types of immigration reform in the past.

In fact, a more liberal approach to non-EU immigration — as advocated by the Leave camp - could actually see it increase.

The Immigration Protection Act will foster the safety of all of the county's residents by removing any trepidation some in the community might have about their interactions with the county's law enforcement agencies and I'm proud that we've been able to craft something that has the full support of both advocates for the immigrant community and the county departments responsible for public safety, corrections and probation.»

PHOTO ESSAY BY DONNA ACETO, REPORTING BY PAUL SCHINDLER Even as congressional leaders scrambled Thursday to forge an agreement on the fate of roughly 800,000 Dreamers, federal agents in Manhattan from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained a leading immigration rights advocate, Ravi Ragbir, as he did a routine check - in with governmentImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained a leading immigration rights advocate, Ravi Ragbir, as he did a routine check - in with governmentimmigration rights advocate, Ravi Ragbir, as he did a routine check - in with government officials.

The Office's goals are to enhance the economic, civic, and social integration of immigrant New Yorkers; facilitate access to justice for immigrant New Yorkers; and advocate for continued immigration reforms at all levels of government in order to eliminate inequities that impact New York's immigrant communities.

Immigration advocates from New York's capital region gathered at Albany City Hall to urge local lawmakers to consider making the city a sanctuary for those living in the country illegally.

The city public advocate is calling on the federal government to shut down the controversial immigration detention center in Springfield Gardens and rethink its partnership with the private organization that runs it.

Refugee advocates joined the New York Immigration Coalition to assail President Donald Trump's second executive order barring entry to people from a smattering of Middle Eastern and East African countries, insisting that it is a «backdoor Muslim ban 2.0 ″ — a reference to the commander - in - chief's primary campaign promise of a «total and complete shutdown» on Islamic immigration to the UniImmigration Coalition to assail President Donald Trump's second executive order barring entry to people from a smattering of Middle Eastern and East African countries, insisting that it is a «backdoor Muslim ban 2.0 ″ — a reference to the commander - in - chief's primary campaign promise of a «total and complete shutdown» on Islamic immigration to the Uniimmigration to the United States.

By prosecutors» telling, Menendez tried to influence immigration - visa proceedings for the ophthalmologist's girlfriends; assisted the ophthalmologist in a dispute with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and advocated for action to help the ophthalmologist make money from a port security contract in the Dominican Republic.

Advocates for comprehensive immigration reform believe the lame duck session may the best opportunity to pass one concrete immigration reform measure before Republicans take control of the House of Representatives in January.

The request inflamed immigration and human rights advocates, who argued that immigrants already distrustful of the government would avoid filling out the census out of fear that their answers could jeopardize their status in the country.