Sentences with phrase «with immigrant advocates»

The report, written in collaboration with immigrant advocates and community groups throughout the city, shows that many immigrant parents remain shut out of school activities and leadership opportunities despite the New York City Department of Education's (DOE's) recent efforts to increase parent involvement in schools.

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.

At 4:30 p.m., the New York Immigration Coalition holds a march and rally with immigrant advocates and Dreamers about the DACA phaseout, corner of 39th Avenue and 138th Street, Queens.

Not exact matches

In recent years, the senator has shifted from advocating comprehensive immigration reform to a stance that puts border security first, though with the possibility of a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants after 10 to 12 years.

Advocates hope voters target lawmakers who have pushed for measures that hurt immigrants and replace them with immigrant - friendly policymakers, said Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Losimmigrant - friendly policymakers, said Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in LosImmigrant Rights in Los Angeles.

Yet Mr. Trump's immigration order has been so unpopular with so many tech workers — many of whom are immigrants themselves and who advocate globalization — that they are now exerting pressure on their chief executives to push back forcefully against the 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 thImmigrant 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 thimmigrant delivery workers from interactions with the police.

The de Blasio administration, along with Mark - Viverito and advocates, has argued that IDNYC enables undocumented immigrants to partake in simple, run - of - the - mill activities that require proof of identification, such as opening a bank account.

In a sitdown with TimesLedger Newspapers, Shafran said he would focus much of his campaign on advocating for seniors, immigrants and city students.

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.

Among the questions: why would it be bad (in the mayor's view) for Tim Wu, who is to the left of Kathy Hochul, to be LG, how does the mayor square City safety concerns with Hochul's past stances on guns, whether as a past New York City Public Advocate de Blasio supports Tim Wu's idea that the lieutenant governor should act as a statewide public advocate, Hochul's current views on drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants, whether Hochul supports NYC's municipal ID program and why Hochul and Andrew Cuomo have refused to debate their primary opAdvocate de Blasio supports Tim Wu's idea that the lieutenant governor should act as a statewide public advocate, Hochul's current views on drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants, whether Hochul supports NYC's municipal ID program and why Hochul and Andrew Cuomo have refused to debate their primary opadvocate, Hochul's current views on drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants, whether Hochul supports NYC's municipal ID program and why Hochul and Andrew Cuomo have refused to debate their primary opponents.

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.

Last Friday, Mr. Lancman made the front page of the Korea Daily while further advocating for immigrant rights with the Minkwon Center in Flushing as well.

Hours after the Trump administration announced it was rescinding the DACA program, Mayor Bill de Blasio joined with other elected officials, faith leaders and immigrant advocates at City Hall to present a united front in defense of undocumented immigrants — and also denounced the termination decision.

ALBANY — Immigrant rights advocates are pressuring Governor Andrew Cuomo to negotiate a deal with Senate Republicans on the Dream Act after lawmakers said Monday the proposal to allow undocumented college students access to state tuition assistance had fallen out of the budget.

«Rescinding a program that has done so much for so many young people is really disgusting, when you think about what this administration has said and done toward various immigrant communities since January,» said Carlene Pinto, an advocate with the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC).

Latimer said: «The Board of Legislators came together in a bi-partisan way, with the assistance of law enforcement and immigration advocates alike, to craft a law which fully complies with federal law while offering humane peace of mind to our immigrant brothers and sisters.

U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D - CT4, talks with immigrant rights advocates from Make the Road Connecticut and Puerto Ricans displaced by Hurricane Maria in his Bridgeport office on Tuesday.

Mayor Bill de Blasio is facing stiff resistance from City Council members and immigrant advocates who are opposed to how the mayor would like to set up a fund intended to protect the city's immigrants in deportation proceedings, with the deadline for a budget deal inching closer.

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.»

As Deputy Public Advocate, Reshma partnered with the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) to create New York's DREAM Fellowship to help hardworking undocumented immigrant students go to CUNY.

The event will feature a video introduction from national DREAM activist Jose Antonio Vargas and a Town Hall forum with Assemblyman Francisco, lead sponsor of the New York State Dream Act, to bring together undocumented New Yorkers to share their stories, ask questions, and learn what the next Public Advocate can do to empower immigrant families.

Samba (R for profanity) Omar Sy stars as the title character in this romantic dramedy, set in Paris, as an undocumented immigrant who falls in love with the advocate (Charlotte Gainsbourg) fighting his impending deportation back to Senegal.

Advocates for Children of New York (AFC)'s Immigrant Students» Rights Project combines our distinctive leadership in the field of public education advocacy with our in - depth knowledge of the needs of immigrant students, students learning English, and their families to improve student achievement and advance meaningfuImmigrant Students» Rights Project combines our distinctive leadership in the field of public education advocacy with our in - depth knowledge of the needs of immigrant students, students learning English, and their families to improve student achievement and advance meaningfuimmigrant students, students learning English, and their families to improve student achievement and advance meaningful reform.

As a distinguished Angeleno, he has a long history of working to improving civic life in Los Angeles, from serving as deputy mayor to advocating for immigrant students through his support of DACA, and bridging philanthropy with the needs of LAUSD students.

National Immigrant Justice Center - Provides direct legal services to and advocates for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, with a focus on the Midwest.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, February 4, 2017 Canadian Coalition of Lawyers and Advocates Staff Airports to Ensure Immigrants With Valid Visas Can Get to the United States Legal professionals and students are currently monitoring major airports across Canada Montreal, QC, Toronto, ON, Ottawa, ON, Vancouver, BC: The Canadian Cross-Border Legal Coalition is deploying volunteer -LSB-...]

These orientations are important, advocates say, because immigrants are not entitled to court - appointed lawyers, often don't speak English fluently and may not be familiar with the U.S. legal system.

Fraud targeting immigrants did not begin with the Trump administration; advocates say it's constant and pervasive.

Prior to law school Zara was a front - line community advocate for over a decade, working extensively on issues involving violence against women and children, anti-racism, immigrant and refugee issues, legal aid reform, custody and access advocacy, anti-poverty initiatives and specific coalition work with South Asian women.

«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.»

By analogy, the US oath of allegiance, which requires immigrants (and others) to «support and defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States» (with the Constitution playing the role in the US that the Monarchy does here) does not preclude you from advocating that the Constitution be changed or reformed, it just mandates that you do so in a manner that is in keeping with the US legal and constitutional order.

Has been with the ILRC since 1988 and has extensive experience training attorneys, paralegals, community advocates, and organizers on a variety of immigration law, immigrants» rights, and leadership development topics.

It also works with national HIAS to advocate on behalf of refugees and immigrants, particularly in collaboration with other faith - based organizations.

To advocate for victims of domestic violence in all family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, restraining orders; to empower immigrants with family law issues.

The next morning, Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri joined with progressive allies, including NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri, the Sierra Club, Missouri Immigrant and Refugee Advocates, and Jobs with Justice for a press conference at St. Louis» Central Reform Congregation.