Sentences with phrase «other immigration advocates»

At an Albany press conference on Tues., Jan. 31st, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer and Fiscal Policy Institute joined Moya and other immigration advocates to reveal report findings and launch a new awareness campaign titled Green Light NY: Driving Together.

At 11 a.m., the New York Immigration Coalition and other immigration advocates hold a press conference about the DACA phaseout, outside Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Ave., Manhattan.

Not exact matches

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.

A notable recent billboard posted by Nimble America, whose front page criticizes «rapist» migrants and advocates for Donald Trump's political stances on trade, immigration and other issues, features a cartoon image of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton alongside the phrase «too big to jail.»

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.

He has also protected Iraqi immigrants that could possibly face persecution, torture or death if the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported them by extending the order nationwide, following a request from lawyers from the American Civil Liberties Union and other immigrant rights advocates.

ICE's Detroit field office said that many of the immigrants who were arrested were wanted for «homicide, rape, aggravated assault» and other violent crimes, but advocates contest this, saying many of the Chaldeans had already served sentences for small crimes or minor immigration infractions.

On the other side of the conventional spectrum we have the left wing, which often advocates environmentalism and social services but are dismissive of vetting immigration and are open to changing core cultural values according to the trend of the moment.

Other advocates at the press conference included Urban Pathways, the Jewish Association Serving the Aging, Sheltering Arms and the New York Immigration Coalition.

Ms. Mark - Viverito, a surrogate for Hillary Clinton, is looking to become more prominent nationally, advocating for immigration reform and other progressive causes.

So insists a collective of elected officials, including City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, City Council Immigration Committee Chair Carlos Menchaca, Public Advocate Letitia James, Comptroller Scott Stringer, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and numerous other Councilmembers, who issued a letter to New York Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, urging her to ban U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from New York State courts.

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.

Also at noon, advocates from CUNY Law, the New York Immigration Coalition and others discuss the recent state Board of Regents vote to begin the process to permit qualified non-citizens to obtain professional licenses, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, 99 Hudson St. # 14, Manhattan.

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

While Schaper referenced moral implications of immigration reform, other advocates said that the lack of immigrant rights is simply un-American.

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.

«Immi was created by the Immigration Advocates Network and Pro Bono Net, who are dedicated to increasing access to justice for low - income immigrants and other vulnerable populations through innovative and effective technology, with support from Open Society Foundations, the MacArthur Foundation, and other donors.»

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