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Cuomo Has Not Signed a Bill to Fight ICE Arrests at Courthouses
The "Protect Our Courts Act" was passed in July, but Cuomo has yet to sign it into law. In the meantime, ICE arrests continue.
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Disorder in the Immigration Courts
By Ralph Ortega Immigration Court Primary category in which blog post is published
Cómo hablar con familiares y amigos que comparten información falsa o errónea por internet
By Nicolás Ríos Resources Primary category in which blog post is published
Republicans Block TPS for Venezuelans
By Mazin Sidahmed Newsletter Primary category in which blog post is published
Justice Department Seeks to Limit Immigration Judges’ Powers
By Max Siegelbaum Newsletter Primary category in which blog post is published
Trump Cuts Undocumented Immigrants from Census Apportionment
Trump's latest memo will exclude undocumented immigrants from determining congressional representation, but won't be enforceable
Why People from El Salvador Still Feel Forced to Migrate to the US
A program designed in the Obama administration was supposed to solve the root of immigration from El Salvador and the rest of Central America. However, people are stuck with no opportunities after facing deportation, forcing them to leave again.
Coronavirus Pandemic Creates Longer Waits in Detention for New York Immigrants
The coronavirus has caused delays of over five weeks for immigrants to have their first hearings at the Varick Street immigration court, documents show
OPT Visa Holders at Risk Over Coronavirus Layoffs
Recent graduates with F-1 visas are at risk of losing legal status because of coronavirus-related unemployment and OPT visa stipulations
How to Apply for a Tourist Visa Extension
Due to flight cancellations and borders closing during the pandemic, several members of our WhatsApp community have asked us how to extend their tourist visa in the US. The following is a quick guide that has been useful for our Spanish-speaking members.
Every Year, There’s a Struggle to Fund Legal Services for New York State Immigrants
For four years, advocates had to fight to get the Liberty Defense Project added to the state budget.
Q&A: COVID-19 and Health Care Access
A health professional explains what options are available to undocumented New Yorkers
Honduras Pledged Billions for Its Deportees. Where Did the Money Go?
In a Honduran city home to hundreds of deportees, few have heard of an international plan to stop migration to the U.S.
