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News Archive for "Immigration"

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LAS: Reinstate Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan Asylum Seekers

The Legal Aid Society, together with a broad coalition of immigration advocates, is calling on the Biden Administration to take action that will benefit both asylum seekers and the United States.

LAS: Emergency Housing Facilities Must Comply with Right to Shelter Laws

Newly introduced legislation would require emergency housing centers to meet the same health and safety standards applied to City shelters.

LAS Condemns Collusion to Deport Immigrants by ICE, DOC

According to emails revealed at a recent City Council hearing, DOC employees coordinated with ICE on several occasions, despite clear policy prohibiting such communication.

LAS Fights to Secure Humanitarian Parole for Afghan Infant

Attorneys from Legal Aid are asking immigration officials to prioritize the application of an Afghan baby girl whose parents have already been approved to enter the country.

Immigration Advocates Decry Reckless Transfers From ICE Detention

Immigrants detained by ICE in Orange County have been moved to unknown locations without notice to their families for legal counsel.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Ending “Remain in Mexico” Program

The Trump-era immigration policy forces asylum seekers arriving at the southwestern border to await approval in Mexico.

Advocates: New “Public Charge” Policy Must Avoid Worst of Trump Rule

The Biden Administration's introduction of a revised policy is welcomed by immigration advocates who see an opportunity to make positive changes to the rule.

NYIFUP, Immigrants Detail Inhumane Conditions, Abuses in ICE Detention

Advocates are demanding the release of individuals at the Orange County Correctional Facility, where widespread issues with staff are creating a dangerous environment.

Immigrants Stage Hunger Strike in Protest of Treatment in ICE Detention

Advocates are calling on ICE to release those held in Orange County Jail, where widespread issues with staff are creating a dangerous environment, according to the New York Daily News.

Advocates: Court’s Procedural Issues Put Immigrants at Risk of Deportation

Attorneys say poor communication around scheduling is impairing their ability to properly prepare for hearings, reports City Limits.