December 2023 - Immigrant Defense Project

Governor Hochul Pardons 16 New Yorkers–7 Facing Harsh Immigration Consequences and Grants 4 Commutations

December 22, 2023 ALBANY, NY – Today, Governor Kathy Hochul granted 16 pardons, 7 of those to immigrants who are deeply rooted in their communities in New York, yet face immigration impacts because of their convictions. We applaud the Governor’s announcements to grant these pardons and to commute the sentences of 4 others. One of the pardon recipients is Kayode … Read more »

Immigrant Defense Project Again Calls on Biden to Extend Marijuana Pardon Protections to Immigrants

December 22, 2023 The Immigrant Defense Project has issued the following statement from Benita Jain, Supervising Attorney, in response to President Biden’s December 22, 2023 proclamation granting pardons to people convicted of simple possession of marijuana: President Biden’s announcement today to pardon federal and D.C.-based marijuana possession offenses is a disappointing partial step towards the marijuana justice that the communities … Read more »

Month: December 2023