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«It is unconscionable for scam artists to prey on heightened fear in our immigrant communities by pretending to be ICE officers and demanding that families pay up in order to avoid deportation,» Schneiderman said in the press release.

The law, known as Senate Bill 4, is slated to take effect Sept. 1, but has been challenged in court by rights organizations and localities that say the law infringes on local governments» constitutional rights, and will sow fear through immigrant communities by dissuading people from reporting crimes or testifying as witnesses out of fear they will be deported.

To learn about different cultures, he recommends that practitioners earn the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation and get involved in the immigrant community by joining organizations and attending cultural events.

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In tough language, the letter contends that such a policy undermines the entire life sciences community and sends a devastating message to immigrants who would otherwise bring their talents to the United States, and was signed by some heavy hitters, including Alnylam CEO John Maraganore and Ron Cohen, the chairman of biotech's biggest trade group and lobbying arm.

Some ethnic communities, particularly immigrants of Chinese heritage are being blamed by some observers as being responsible for high urban real estate prices in Vancouver.

This scandal is only the latest in a string of worrisome disclosures about the use of social media by third parties, from foreign governments and electoral candidates to law enforcement agencies, to spy on the activities of users — especially immigrant, Black and other vulnerable communities.

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When Jobe launched New Life Community Church 25 years ago, the Midway neighborhood where his main campus is located was primarily populated by descendants of Polish, Lithuanian and Italian immigrants.

Legal ethicists Thomas and Mary Shaffer, however, have convincingly demonstrated that two quite different ethical systems were operating side - by - side in the profession: an «old WASP» or «gentlemen's» ethic among small - town and establishment lawyers, and an «old world» ethic among lawyers from communities formed by immigrants from Ireland, Italy, Poland, and Eastern Europe.

Do a personal or group study around Forgive Us: Confessions of a Compromised Faith by Soong - Chan Rah, Mae Elise Cannon, Lisa Sharon Harper, and Troy Jackson This powerful book provides historical information, reflection, and prayers around Christian complicity in sins against God's creation, indigenous people, African Americans and people of color, women, the LGBTQ community, immigrants, Jews and Muslims.

As I go to court with poor immigrants, visit their children in schools and translate for them in job interviews, I am always stmck by how much social capital I have by simply being able to speak English well and to work as a professional in the community.

While the principal function of the immigrant churches was to preserve the ethnic and cultural identity of the immigrants, the main purpose of the mission churches, resulting from agreements negotiated by and with churches in the United States, was not to serve communities of U.S. citizens in the region, but to plant churches among the local inhabitants.

Although some immigrant Christians of color descend from people originally evangelized by Europeans, in most cases the faith has been long carried by indigenous communities.

Located in the Saginaw Valley in east central Michigan, Frankenmuth is one of four small communities established in the area by German Lutheran immigrants from Franconia (now part of Bavaria) in the late 1830s and early 1840s.

1 Paroikia was originally the community of strangers or immigrant sojourners in any city, a term which was appropriated by Christians in view of their primary citizenship in heaven.

Russian and Polish immigrants are particularly drawn by district and community services, said Trisha Dean, assistant principal of student services.

The sponge docks are the main focus, and the main drag is a Greek community reminiscent of Greektown here in Toronto, only with easier parking The town was essentially built by Greek immigrants that brought the tradition of diving for sponges to the bountiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Once the hub of the city's Polish immigrant community, the triangle sits roughly along the border of the Wicker Park, East Village and Noble Square neighborhoods, in a Hispanic area that's quickly being diluted by a growing population of yuppies.

«Complainants have expressed concerns that the ad, in particular the phrase «go home», is offensive and irresponsible because it is reminiscent of slogans used by racist groups to attack immigrants in the past and could incite or exacerbate racial hatred and tensions in multicultural communities,» an ASA spokesman told Politics.co.uk.

«At a time when President Trump is declaring a war on women, the LGBT communities and our immigrant communities, it is imperative that we unite around issues that will protect New Yorkers and their rights,» the letter signed by all eight members of the IDC and delivered to Felder's office.

Needless to say, anti-immigration debates continue to be loud, and are largely informed by a worldview at odds with itself, in which host communities are pitted against a deluge of immigrants — a burden on the economy and a marching in of an inflexible and alien culture.

The report was produced by Bloomberg's Justin Fox, a famed American financial journalist from the 2016 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2016, to counter White House Chief of Staff John Kelly's comments that most undocumented immigrants are not easily able to assimilate into the United States, into its «modern society.»

At 2 p.m., joined by law enforcement, advocates and members of the community, Westchester County Executive George Latimer signs the Immigrant Protection Act into law, Michaelian Office Building, 8th Floor Rotunda, 148 Martine Ave., White Plains.

In fact, studies (e.g., Manacorda et al 2012) show that the negative impact of wage depression from recent EU migration has been disproportionately shouldered by immigrant communities already in Britain, a major reason why Labour MP Khalid Mahmood is working to persuade British ethnic minority communities to vote to leave the EU.

The two Democrats will hold a press conference tomorrow Wednesday, Sept. 1, along with community and religious leaders, to discuss details of the forum and legislation proposed by the majority to protect immigrants in New York.

D'Amato also said the Republican Party needs to come to grips with the country's growing Latino community by changing its tone on immigrant matters.

But, assigning partisan affiliation to the immigrant communities disenfranchised by these policies is also problematic.

At 6 p.m., NYC Councilmen Ydanis Rodriguez and Jumaane Williams are joined by Rep. Adriano Espaillat, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa for a community rally in support of immigrants and human rights, Holyrood Episcopal Church, 715 W. 179th St., Manhattan.

Our communities are going to be energized because nobody wants that discourse to dominate that conversation,» Ms. Mark - Viverito said, adding that immigrants who are not eligible to vote can still become involved in the cause by volunteering for other candidates.

Chinese - American Planning Council, Inc.'s (CPC's) mission is to serve the Chinese American, immigrant and low - income communities in New York City by providing services, skills and resources towards economic self - sufficiency.

KCS» senior centers and homebound meals programs were initiated many years ago from seed funding that was given through the Queens Borough President's Office, and we are always so humbled and honored by generous donations such as this that remind us how important our immigrant communities are to this City and Borough.

Jenny serves as the Board Chair of the Chinese - American Planning Council (CPC) whose mission is to serve the Chinese - American, immigrant and low - income communities in New York City by providing services, skills and resources towards economic self - sufficiency.

The schism between Boughton and the immigrant community has largely healed and he continues to be re-elected by wide margins in a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans.

Cuomo and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie shot down a push by state Senate Republicans to make it illegal for localities like New York City to protect undocumented immigrants from the feds by cutting virtually all state aid from communities that don't cooperate with immigration officials.

«The legal guidance and model policies my office released today give local governments the tools they need to protect immigrant communities from any over-reach by federal agencies.

«As the grandson of immigrants, I could never have imagined that one day I would help approve the Judges of the State's highest Court as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, or work side by side with Governors on issues critical to the people of our community — healthcare, flood control, and of course, job creation.»

The NYIC aims to achieve a fairer and more just society that values the contributions of immigrants and extends opportunity to all by promoting immigrants» full civic participation, fostering their leadership, and providing a unified voice and a vehicle for collective action for New York's diverse immigrant communities.

The rally was co-sponsored by members of the Let NY Vote coalition, which includes over thirty organizations, nonprofits, and labor unions, including Common Cause / NY, Public Citizen, New York State United Teachers, SEIU 32BJ, RWDSU, CWA District 1, as well as the statewide NAACP and the National Action Network, grassroots organizations, faith groups, civil liberties, reproductive and immigrant rights, criminal justice and re-entry groups, New American, and the LGBTQ community.

The advocates, meeting at Touro Law Center in Central Islip, released a letter from seven Long Island community groups to Flanagan (R - East Northport) that says the state hurts itself by not helping immigrants pay for college.

New York — Senators Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester), Diane Savino (D - Staten Island / Brooklyn), Tony Avella (D - Queens), Jesse Hamilton (D - Brooklyn), Senator - elect Marisol Alcantara (D - Manhattan) and the National Action Network, joined by the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the New York Immigration Coalition and the Vera Institute of Justice, on Monday stood in solidarity with immigrant communities to protect civil rights and combat hatImmigrant Rights, the New York Immigration Coalition and the Vera Institute of Justice, on Monday stood in solidarity with immigrant communities to protect civil rights and combat hatimmigrant communities to protect civil rights and combat hate crimes.

«Having the ability to participate in elections would create a lot more civic engagement and, on a political level, I don't think communities like the community that I represent, which is 68 percent immigrant, would ever be able to be ignored again by anybody running for major citywide office in New York City.»

Citing the current anti-immigrant political climate, Crespo said, «Immigrants make substantial contributions to our communities and are being scapegoated by the White House.

Organized by: the Center of Cultures, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, NYC Chapter and co-sponsored by: Queens Community House, Queens Pride House, New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE) and Make the Road New York

«Across New York, fraudulent service providers are making millions of dollars by ripping off immigrant communities for what they think are rushed or necessary applications for life - altering legal documents: green cards, entrance visas for family members, or the passports to leave and enter the country,» read the release.

The four candidates now being backed by MRA, in statements accompanying the announcement, noted the importance of MRA's advocacy at a time when immigrant communities face a volatile political climate at the national level.

In a joint statement from the Republican Caucus, lawmakers echoed sentiments expressed by the county executive, saying the proposal is «well intentioned» but barely adds any «new protections» for the county's immigrant community.

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.»

Because Governor Andrew Cuomo has been very eager to find ways to help improve the conditions of New York's immigrants, I believe by implementing a similar ID Program throughout the entire State of New York would be a strong indication of how much he truly cares not only for our immigrant community, but for the whole New York State.

Menchaca, in an interview with Gay City News last month, emphasized that his work as a councilmember is focused on empowering a poor community with a large immigrant population, both Latino and Asian, that has long been neglected by the powers that be.

«In the short time that he has been leading the district attorney's office, Eric has addressed the concerns of the diverse immigrant communities of Brooklyn by opposing the Trump administration's harmful proposals that can, at the very least, disrupt the daily life of some Brooklynites and at worst, break up families.