The Immigrant Defense Project Applauds the City Council’s Action Standing with Sanctuary
April 15, 2025 Today, Speaker Adams and the New York City Council SUED the Mayor and his administration, challenging his plan to re-embed ICE agents…
Community Legal Resource: How Can I Learn What Happened in My Criminal Court Case in New York State? (English and Spanish)
There are many types of documents related to a criminal case in New York State. Each document provides different information about a case and not every…
Updated Immigration Consequences of Convictions Checklist (2025)
IDP has updated our two-page checklist which summarizes the criminal bars to removability (inadmissibility and deportability) as well as criminal bars to citizenship and applications…
Trump Day 1 Orders: Focus on Criminalization and Detention
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump issued more than a dozen Executive Orders (EOs) that seek to sow fear in immigrant communities. These orders seek…
The Immigrant Defense Project Celebrates Ravi Ragbir’s Presidential Pardon
January 19, 2025 This morning our hearts skipped a beat upon hearing the incredible news that Ravi was granted a presidential pardon! We are beyond…
IDP Says It Will Continue to Fight the Mass Deportation Machine After Trump Takes Office
November 7, 2024 NEW YORK- The Immigrant Defense Project (IDP) today said that it will continue its fight against the mass deportation machine when Donald Trump…
Immigrant Rights Advocates Call on Governor Hochul to Take Action Now: Protect Immigrant New Yorkers
November 6, 2024 ALBANY- Governor Hochul today responded to the 2024 election results by saying she is “committing to safeguarding the rights, freedoms and values…
IDP and partners release briefing guide on ICE’s secretive “Citizen Academy” programs, with documents uncovered through FOIA litigation
ICE Recruits Journalists, Pols, Business Execs to Roleplay Agents at “Citizens Academy” Programs, Documents Show PR initiative trains attendees in guns and deadly tactics; cultivates…
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…
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…