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California educational leaders vow to protect immigrant students from deportation latimes.com/local/educatio...
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The conference drafted plans for «a major initiative to protect immigrant communities,» including providing «legal services, resources and any assistance to immigrants and their families» out of each member's office.
State Senators Serrano and Hoylman Introduce Bills to Make New York a Sanctuary State Package of bills would protect immigrant rights and fight back against the Trump administration Comes on the heels of nationwide raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs -LSB-...]
State Senators Serrano & Hoylman Introduce Bills to Make New York a Safe Place for Immigrants Package of bills would protect immigrant rights and fight back against the Trump administration Comes on the heels of nationwide raids by U.S. Immigration -LSB-...]
«Now, more than ever, we need to embrace bold, innovative strategies to protect our immigrant communities,» Stringer said at a press conference in Battery Park, with the Statue of Liberty in the background.
Once again Senator Klein and the IDC have put their votes where their mouths are and will fight for much needed increases in funding for legal services to protect our immigrant relatives, neighbors, friends and fellow New Yorkers and we proudly applaud and support these efforts!»
«The protocols we have put in place to protect immigrant families particularly are not only being reinstated, but they have been instated and will be reinstated over and over again,» she added.
«New York City will use every resource at its disposal to protect our immigrant communities,» said City Councilmember Carlos Menchaca, Chair of the Council's Committee on Immigration.
Thus, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions took direct aim at «sanctuary cities» this past Mon., Mar. 27th, just as dozens of representatives from such municipalities gathered in New York City to discuss methods to protect immigrant populations.
This budget sends a clear message that our immigrant communities matter and they don't have to live in fear thanks to our important initiative to protect immigrant communities with the largest funding for immigrant defense in the state's history,» Senator Marisol Alcantara (D - Manhattan).
«We commend the Governor for standing up against the Trump deportation machine to protect immigrant New Yorkers at state facilities, but we need to stop ICE where they frequently use their dragnet, thus chilling public safety for all,» Steven Choi, the executive director of the New York Immigration Coalition, said in a statement.
The proposed law is modeled after State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's updated legal guidance for local governments seeking to protect their immigrant communities.
«The President lacks the constitutional authority to cut off funding to states and cities simply because they have lawfully acted to protect immigrant families — as described in the legal guidance my office issued last week,» Schneiderman said.
At 1 p.m., AG Eric Schneiderman will provide local governments and law enforcement agencies with legal tools to enact sanctuary city policies and protect immigrant communities, 120 Broadway, 25th Floor, Manhattan.
Also at 10 a.m., the Asian American Federation will partner with the Biking Public Project, Transportation Alternatives, and other advocates to hold the E-Bike Rally to Protect Immigrant Food Delivery Workers to protest de Blasio and the NYPD's planned enforcement of electric bicycle regulations starting in January, City Hall steps, Manhattan.
«Local governments seeking to protect their immigrant communities from federal overreach have every right to do so.»
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Thursday released a «legal roadmap» for New York cities who wish to protect immigrant communities under the incoming presidential administration of Donald Trump.
«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 my office's legal guidance makes clear, President Trump lacks the constitutional authority to broadly cut off funding to states and cities just because they have lawfully acted to protect immigrant families,» Schneiderman said.
My office will continue to ensure local governments have the tools they need to legally protect their immigrant communities — and we won't stop fighting to beat back President Trump's un-American immigration policies.»
Gov. Andrew Cuomo in an op / ed in The Daily News on Friday touted the state's efforts to protect immigrant rights and slammed the federal government in the process.
From the Mets players that are at Citi Field, right, to every New Yorker should be registered for IDNYC»cause that is the best way for us to protect our immigrant families.»
Stuart Kaplan of the HS for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice in Manhattan voices support for the resolution to protect immigrant and Muslim students.
New York must protect our immigrant families.»
The VC trade group has spent much of the last year working to preserve carried interest tax benefits and protect immigrant entrepreneurs from deportation.
The measure also blocks a 2012 order from the president that protected immigrants brought to the United States illegally as children — and it attempts to reverse a series of White House memos that said terrorists and criminals should be deported first.
A third federal judge has rejected the Trump administration's justification for winding down the program protecting immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally as children.
I agree with Elissa Torretta's letter: The rule of law is a public good for many reasons, including protecting immigrants from exploitation.
Per the Catechism, U.S. authorities also have a responsibility to protect immigrants — presumably from threats like exploitation, human trafficking and anti-immigrant violence.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order to make permanent his Task Force To Combat Worker Exploitation, which is aimed primarily at protecting immigrant workers, permanent, and would also addressing the misclassification of employees.
Liberal columnist Kyle Smith recognizes how Juanita Perez Williams» Democratic primary win bodes well for fighting poverty and protecting immigrants in Syracuse.
While New York City has adopted policies to protect immigrants, Nixon blasted Cuomo of New Castle for thwarting legislation to do so statewide.
I've volunteered my time as an attorney to protect immigrants facing deportation and travelers stuck at JFK due to the President's Muslim ban.
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.
The Democrat says she's focusing on issues that affect all people, like poverty, segregated schools and protecting immigrants.
Now in his second term as mayor, Myrick recently joined Syracuse mayor Stephanie Miner and other local mayors and officials in calling for President Barack Obama to further protect immigrants.
• Brooklyn DA Moves to Protect Immigrants: Acting District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced a new policy to try to avoid causing immigration problems for foreign - born defendants.
«New York State, as America's gateway to immigrants, and home to the nation's second - largest immigrant population, must reclaim a leadership role in protecting immigrants from the relentless and cruel attacks from the Trump administration.»
Immigrant and cycling advocates say Mayor Bill de Blasio's revised policy for cracking down on e-bikes could go further in protecting immigrant delivery workers from interactions with the police.
«While Washington takes aim at immigration and holds DACA recipients hostage, it is more important than ever that New York protects our immigrants and upholds the values embodied by the Lady in Our Harbor.»
The event was organized as part of Dominican Heritage month by the Inwood - based Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights (NMCIR), which works to defend and protect immigrants.
The release notes that this isn't the first time Cuomo has moved to protect immigrants in the face of what he sees as a hostile atmosphere created by the Trump administration.
Also at 1 p.m., NYC Councilman Rory Lancman, NYCLU and attorneys identify specific actions de Blasio needs to take to protect immigrants from possible deportation under Trump, City Hall steps, Manhattan.
Immigration advocates urged New York City to impose civil rather than criminal penalties for certain nonviolent offenses to protect immigrants who could be deported if they have a criminal record.
He defended his record, which he said includes the universal prekindergarten initiative, his affordable housing plan, the city's work to support and protect immigrants and reducing the use of the stop and frisk policing method «93 percent while driving down crime.»
«While some seek to politically grandstand by promoting rallies and town halls, I am busy protecting immigrant tenants from heartless landlords, and making sure New Yorkers are protected from lead paint chips falling onto the streets and sidewalks from elevated subway tracks.»
IDC members prevented passage of vital legislation that would protect immigrants, women, LGBTQ New Yorkers, workers, the environment and civil rights.
She has also been outspoken about protecting immigrants and increasing housing, in addition to advocating for universal 3 - K and pre-K.
Additionally, during the 2016 and 2017 legislative session, Francesca successfully coordinated the statewide campaign «We Are Florida's Families,» which led to the defeat of 9 anti-immigrant and anti-refugee bills which sought to criminalize immigrants and remove from office local elected officials who support and vote on policies to protect immigrants regardless of their status.
«Limiting ICE's access to detainees at Riker's Island is a very important step in the right direction toward protecting our immigrant communities,» said City Council Education Committee Chair and Bills Co-Sponsor Daniel Dromm.