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Sex Workers at Risk Under New Prosecution Strategy, Advocates Say
Queens DA Melinda Katz's new task force will prosecute the "Nordic Model," which focuses on prosecuting human traffickers and buyers of sex. Advocates say this will create risks by putting sex workers under surveillance and thrusts them into the criminal justice system
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Coronavirus Pandemic Creates Longer Waits in Detention for New York Immigrants
By Paul Moses Immigration Court Primary category in which blog post is published
Yemeni-Americans Stranded Abroad Struggle to Return to New York
By Fatma Khaled Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published
The NYPD’s Long History of Targeting Black Immigrants
By Shamira Ibrahim New York City Police Department Primary category in which blog post is published
OPT Visa Holders at Risk Over Coronavirus Layoffs
By Kevin Dugan Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published
City Funding for Undocumented Immigrants is Shrouded in Secrecy
Still no official information on how to apply, who qualifies or which organizations are giving out funds
New Yorkers Rejoice After Supreme Court Sides With DACA Recipients
“I’m giving praise to the most high for answering all our (DACA recipients) prayers,” said Marsha Smith, a DACA holder from Jamaica
Street Vendors Celebrate Removal of NYPD From Enforcement
In response to the protests, Mayor de Blasio decided to move enforcement of street vendors from the NYPD.
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.
New York ICE Chief and Deportation Officer Say They Worked Closely with State Court Officers on Arrests
“I got most of my guidance, my dealing with the court, from the court officers. We worked with them very well,” said David Rodriguez, a deportation officer who works out of the Varick Street ICE office.
Video Shows ICE Agents Arresting a Protestor in NYC
The arrest came despite the NYPD stating it does not need federal assistance in policing the protest.
New York’s Immigration Courts: Where Immigrants Sit in Jail Without a Hearing
General due process rights require a criminal case is filed in less than 48 hours. Immigration cases often take six days.
Undocumented New Yorkers Face Deadline for Rent Protections to Expire
A rent moratorium will expire in just a few weeks, putting undocumented immigrants on the hook for back rent they can't afford
Pandemic Leaves Colombians Stranded in New York
Colombians who came to New York on vacation are now scrambling to get home on repatriation flights.
