IDP and partners release briefing guide on ICE’s secretive “Citizen Academy” programs, with documents uncovered through FOIA litigation
October 1, 2024 ICE Recruits Journalists, Pols, Business Execs to Roleplay Agents at “Citizens Academy” Programs, Documents Show
CLE Training: Representing Immigrants in New York City Specialized Court Parts
The problem-solving court parts model was developed in New York City criminal courts over twenty years ago with the goal to eschew traditional models of…
IDP Praises Relief for Immigrants, Urges Biden Administration to Minimize “Double Punishment” for Successful Implementation
June 20, 2024 IDP Praises Relief for Immigrants, Urges Biden Administration to Minimize “Double Punishment” for Successful Implementation NEW YORK– The Immigrant Defense Project (IDP)…
IDP Condemns Legislature’s Failure to Pass New York For All
June 10, 2024 ALBANY– The Immigrant Defense Project today condemned the New York State Legislature’s failure to pass the New York for All Act (A.5686 /…
The Immigrant Defense Project Applauds the Governor’s Granting of Clemency for New Yorkers and Calls for Year-Round Clemency and Greater Transparency
June 3, 2024 On May 24 , Governor Kathy Hochul granted eleven pardons, some of those to immigrants who are deeply rooted in their communities…
CLE Training: Collecting and Deciphering Criminal Documents In New York
Noncitizens often interact with other systems that impact their immigration situation. For noncitizens who have had contact with the police, determining what happened in their…
CLE Training: Crim-Imm 101: Understanding Immigration Status for Defense Attorneys
In 2010, the Supreme Court held that the 6th Amendment requires criminal defense attorneys to advise non-citizen clients about the immigration consequences that could arise…
2024 Seminar
Defending Immigrants Affected by Mass Incarceration is a CLE program that provides in-depth training on key topics in criminal-immigration law practice. Over two days, experienced…
Immigrant Rights Advocates Condemn Adams’s Attempts to Demonize Our Immigrant Communities
February 27, 2024 NEW YORK– The ICE Out NYC Coalition, a group of New York City immigrant rights organizations, today said Mayor Adams’s comments on…
NY Immigrant Rights Organizations Call on City Council to Stand in Support of How Many Stop Act & Ban Solitary Bill
January 29, 2023 NEW YORK– Over thirty immigrant rights organizations today called on the New York City Council and Speaker Adrienne Adams to stand firm…
NY Advocates, Legislators Launch Justice Agenda to Provide Real Community Safety and Rights for All New Yorkers
January 18, 2024 ALBANY, NY – New York State legislators joined over 120 human rights and social justice advocates, directly impacted community members, legal service…
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…