Sentences with phrase «protecting immigrant communities»

«California continues to lead the country protecting immigrant communities and advancing smart and humane drug policy reform.

«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.

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.»

«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.

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.

«Local governments seeking to protect their immigrant communities from federal overreach have every right to do so.»

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.

The proposed law is modeled after State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's updated legal guidance for local governments seeking to protect their immigrant communities.

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).

«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.

«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.

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.

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«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.

At 5 p.m., the MinKwon Center for Community Action, DRUM, NYIC and Columbia County New Sanctuary Movement host action to demand that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are not dismantles and to «stop the decriminalization of all undocumented immigrants,» outside Trump Tower, 52nd and 5th avenues, Manhattan.

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.

Stuart Kaplan of the HS for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice in Manhattan voices support for the resolution to protect immigrant and Muslim students.

The forum is scheduled for Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Prospect Park YMCA at 357 Ninth St. Topics to be discussed include temporary protected status, immigrants» rights and various services that are available to the community.

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.

Tedra Cobb will work to ensure that visitors and immigrants to this country receive fair treatment and are protected and valued as important members of our community.

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.

«The current political climate has made it clear that our vulnerable immigrant communities must be protected,» stated Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito.

Now more than ever, funding to support and protect New York's immigrant communities is crucial as we face the possibilities of increased enforcement and unjust practices against immigrants.

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.

Now more than ever we must work together to ensure that immigrant communities are protected.

«The New York Immigrant Family Unity Project protects New Yorkers who have a legal right to stay in the United States from being unjustly torn from their families and our communities.

«We look forward to continuing to work with the Governor to protect and improve the immigrant community's relationship with local law enforcement in order to create a stronger and safer New York.»

In a statement accompanying release of the agenda, Klein said that the «budget addresses issues... we can advance to improve participation in our elections, enhance our children's education, protect our workers, upgrade our infrastructure, and help our immigrant communities.

«At a time when New York's immigrants are under attack, this funding will go a long way to supporting projects that will protect, defend and empower our communities across the state,» said Steven Choi, executive director, New York Immigration Coalition.

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«The immigrant community should know that law enforcement is there to serve them and protect them regardless of their immigration status,» the statement read.

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«These findings suggest family and community factors at play that help children in immigrant families buffer the effects of adverse childhood experiences, and that whatever these resiliency factors are, we should work towards protecting and extending them to subsequent nonimmigrant generations,» says

In the event of a workplace immigration raid in the district, implement a plan to protect the safety of all immigrant students and brief principals and other school staff about their role in ensuring child well - being, coordinate with churches and community organizations to ensure that each student has adult supervision at home, and assure parents that schools will be a safe haven for their children.

«In light of the current administration's attacks on protections for immigrant communities, we must commit to protecting our students and their families.»

Our constitutionally protected right to due process is again under siege as certain immigrants may not have the opportunity to have their bond case heard by a judge, despite having deeply rooted community ties.

Founded in 1984, NWIRP is a leading force in our state's legal aid community and provides an impressive array of direct legal services, community education, and policy leadership to protect and advance the rights of immigrant families and individuals.

Through community education programs, legal training & technical assistance, and policy development & advocacy, the ILRC's mission is to protect and defend the fundamental rights of immigrant families and communities.