Governor Hochul Pardons 10 New Yorkers Facing Harsh Immigration Consequences and Grants 3 Commutations
September 11, 2023 ALBANY, NY – On Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul granted 10 pardons to immigrant New Yorkers whose convictions have triggered deportation, risk of…
Advocates for Immigrant Survivors of Violence Urge Governor Hochul to Sign Fair Courts for Immigrant New Yorkers Bill Into Law
August 18, 2023 ALBANY, N.Y.– Over two dozen national and New York-based advocates for immigrant survivors of violence today called on Governor Hochul to sign…
CLE Training: Intro to the Immigration Consequences of Article 10 proceedings
Article 10 proceedings in New York State Family Court can create unique risks and complications for a noncitizen respondent. Actions taken in family court, such…
Immigrant Rights Advocates Condemn NYS Legislators for Failure to Pass New York For All
The New York for All Act would prohibit local law enforcement and state agencies from colluding with federal immigration agencies. June 12, 2023 New York—The…
IDP & Allies Cheer Passage of Fair Courts for Immigrant New Yorkers Bill, Call on Governor to Sign It
June 8, 2023 ALBANY, N.Y.– For the second year in a row, the state legislature has passed the Fair Courts for Immigrant New Yorkers Act…
Advocates Cheer Assembly Passage of Fair Courts for Immigrant New Yorkers
The Fair Courts for Immigrant New Yorkers Act Would Strengthen Immigrants’ Constitutional Right to Receive Legal Advice in Criminal Court May 17, 2023 ALBANY, NY—…
On International Workers’ Day, Unions and Worker Justice Groups Call for Passage of New York For All Act!
May 1, 2023 New York – Unions and worker justice organizations are joining the call for lawmakers in Albany to pass the New York for…
Narcotics Overbreadth in Second Circuit: Sample Motion to Reconsider and Reopen
IDP releases sample motion to help non-citizens in wake of the Second Circuit decision United States v. Gibson On February 21, the Second Circuit issued…
The Immigrant Defense Project and Black Alliance for Just Immigration Release Emails Showing Clear Collusion Between the Department of Corrections and ICE
February 22, 2023 It has been over 8 years since passage of local laws limiting New York City from working as an extension of ICE….
New York Council Hearing Reveals Deep Collusion Between Dept of Corrections and ICE
February 15, 2023 New York, NY- At a City Council hearing on Wednesday, the Immigration and Criminal Justice Committees heard hours of testimony from community…
New York State Legislators and Advocates Unveil Justice Roadmap for 2023
Justice Roadmap 2023 Paves the Way to Long Overdue Changes to New York’s Criminal Legal and Immigration Systems – The Time is Now! January 17,…
NY Immigrant Justice Organizations Oppose LaSalle Nomination
January 10, 2023 NEW YORK– Over thirty immigrant rights community-based and legal advocacy organizations called on New York Governor Kathy Hochul to withdraw the nomination…