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Cuomo Has Not Signed a Bill to Help Separated Children, A Year Later
The SCAR Act is the only state legislation aimed at helping families separated by the 'zero tolerance' policy, but the state legislature is struggling to codify it
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On Long Island, Latino Voters Could Be the Democrats’ Dark Horse
Can they succeed where other get-out-the-vote efforts have failed?
Democrats Bank on Arab American Turnout in Bay Ridge
Races to unseat state Senator Marty Golden and Rep. Dan Donovan could be decided by a large turnout of Arab American voters.
The New York Primaries are Over. What Does it Mean for Immigration Policy?
Will Cuomo's leftward shift hold? Probably not
Immigrants Becoming Part of Democratic Party Infrastructure
In an election year where immigration concerns energized voters.
Jumaane Williams Campaign Marks Progress for Caribbean-Americans
Despite his defeat, the councilman's campaign marks a new chapter for one of the city's largest immigrant groups.
Alcántara Defeated Despite Dominican-American Roots
Alcántara's membership in the Independent Democratic Conference sealed her defeat.
Progressive Women Run to Push Passage of New York’s DREAM Act
Can they push it through the deadlock in Albany?
Albany Democrats Claim Few Victories on Immigration. Can They Start Winning Now?
Can state politicians ride a growing wave of support for immigrants?