Sentences with phrase «to protect immigrants»

We are moving forward on college affordability for all, protecting immigrant communities and tackling the housing crisis.

A supporter of the bill says the order may not protect immigrants as intended.

«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.»

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 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.

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.

A third federal judge has ruled against the phaseout of a program protecting immigrants brought to the country illegally as minors, but he has gone further to protect the program than the two other judges.

The New York State Assembly passed a slew of bills on Monday aimed at protecting immigrant New Yorkers in the wake of the federal government's anti-immigrant crackdown which sparked protests at airports around the country last week.

A third federal judge has ruled against the phaseout of a program protecting immigrants brought to the country illegally as minors, but he has gone further to protect the program...

«I am happy that Speaker Quinn is taking action on this important issue — saving the City up to $ 50 million a year while also protecting immigrants with no prior criminal record from unfair, lengthy detention periods.

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.

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.

«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.»

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.

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.

The executive order would not allow the newly protected immigrants to qualify for subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.

The VC trade group has spent much of the last year working to preserve carried interest tax benefits and protect immigrant entrepreneurs from deportation.

I agree with Elissa Torretta's letter: The rule of law is a public good for many reasons, including protecting immigrants from exploitation.

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.

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.»

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.

Witches, to curse a state that once protected immigrants.

«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.»

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.

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.

Mark - Viverito pointed out the much of the work being done by sanctuary cities to protect immigrants began under the Obama administration, which oversaw a high number of deportations.

And Cuomo and other Democrats have vowed to protect immigrants against deportations.

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!»

«He boldly supports protecting immigrants as a marginalized labor force, expanding health care for all, public education, and building a country that is for everybody, not just the rich.

Much of the governor's speech centered on steps the state has taken to protect immigrant groups and workers, including establishing a task force on exploited workers and the push for a $ 15 minimum wage.

Independent Democratic Conference Announces Immigrant Defense Coalition Albany, NY — After the Trump administration issued an un-American executive order and ramped up anti-immigration rhetoric and policies, the New York Senate Independent Democratic Conference announced a major initiative to protect immigrant -LSB-...]

IDC Protects Immigrant Communities with Largest Legal Aid Fund in State History $ 10 million will be used to provide vital legal services, help immigrants apply for citizenship, job training & more Albany, NY — The Independent Democratic Conference made the -LSB-...]

I am proud to take these important steps towards protecting immigrant New Yorkers and I look forward to continuing to find innovative ways towards combatting these destructive actions from the President,» said Senator David Carlucci (D - Rockland / Westchester).

State Sen. Michael Gianaris has proposed a bill protecting immigrants that he says was spurred by an uptick in hate crimes since the presidential election.

Passionate around issues of opportunity and equality for women and girls, she has worked on these issues for private companies and the World Bank, and served on various non-profit Boards, including, currently on the Board and Executive Committee of the Tahirih Justice Center, a national leader protecting immigrant women and girls fleeing violence.

The first few days of 2018 have already seen lots of news on the national scale about DACA — the national law protecting immigrant children brought to the U.S. as minors.

Sanctuary cities have good legal grounds for protecting immigrants.

fail to pass legislation to protect immigrant youth and their families by supporting a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, even though 76 percent of voters support such a measure.

New York must protect our immigrant families.»

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-...]

Nevertheless, Fariña visited the Grand Ave. school with Nisha Agarwal, commissioner of the city's Office of Immigrant Affairs, to let families know the city will protect immigrant students.

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).

Liberal columnist Kyle Smith recognizes how Juanita Perez Williams» Democratic primary win bodes well for fighting poverty and protecting immigrants in Syracuse.