New Report: “DHS Open for Business: How Tech Corporations Bring the War on Terror to Our Neighborhoods”
Over the last 20 years, the Department of Homeland Security has turned the surveillance and policing of our cities into a $28 billion project, pouring…
The Surveillance, Tech, & Immigration Policing Project Submits Two Joint Comments to the FTC, Calling for Limits on Commercial Surveillance
The Surveillance, Tech, & Immigration Policing Project at IDP submitted two joint comments to the Federal Trade Commission on November 21, 2022, in response to…
Immigrant Defense Project Calls on Biden to Extend Marijuana Pardon Protections to Immigrants
October 6, 2022 The Immigrant Defense Project has issued the following statement from Jane Shim, Senior Policy Attorney, in response to President Biden’s proclamation granting…
Marijuana Justice Coalition on First-Ever Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Bill in the Senate
Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act Builds Off House-passed MORE Act to Deschedule Marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and Begin Repairing Extensive Harms Caused by…
New York Legislature Fails to Protect Immigrant Families with New York for All
The New York For All Coalition issues the following statement June 7, 2022 ALBANY, NY – The New York state legislative session concluded last week…
Muslim and Black Activists Profiled and Ejected from Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit; Groups Protest Outside Against Company’s Partnerships With Police and Military
By Media Justice – May 24, 2022 (Washington, DC)––This afternoon, three Muslim and Black activists attending the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit were reported by…
2022 Legislative Session Ends – IDP Celebrates Victories and Continues to Fight for Key Priorities
June 6, 2022 Albany, NY – During the 2022 legislative session, the Immigrant Defense Project continued its state advocacy work towards justice for all immigrants…
IDP & Partners Cheer the Passage of Court Notification Bill
When signed by Gov. Hochul, the bill will strengthen immigrants’ constitutional right to receive legal advice in Criminal Court June 1, 2022 ALBANY, NY –…
Calling on Amazon Web Services: Stop Contract to Host Dangerous DHS Database
May 24, 2022 Today, Access Now, Immigrant Defense Project, Just Futures Law, and over 35 human rights organizations sent a letter to Amazon Web Services…
Immigrant New Yorkers Can’t Wait: Pass New York for All and Immigration Bond Acts Now
Passage of Both Bills Aims to Prevent Violation of Immigrant New Yorkers’ Rights May 24, 2022 Albany, NY – Today, alongside elected officials and impacted…
Advocates Call for Passage of Court Notification Bill after It Clears Assembly Codes Committee
Court Notifications Bill Would Strengthen Immigrants’ Constitutional Right to Receive Legal Advice in Criminal Court May 17, 2022 ALBANY, NY— Advocates applauded the advancement today…
Immigrants Rights Advocates and Allies Demand NYS Legislature Keep NY Families Together After Passage of NYC Council Resolution
April 28, 2022 New York, NY-Today, the New York for All Coalition, allies, and immigrant New Yorkers celebrated the passage of a City Council resolution…