IDP partnering to ensure access to persecution-based relief for LGBTQIA+ immigrants and fair court procedures for immigrant survivors of violence

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** Support for LGBTQIA+ Noncitizens
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** Affected by the Criminal Legal System
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We are litigating to overturn Matter of Y-L- with our partners National Immigration Litigation Alliance and The Legal Aid Society. Matter of Y-L- cuts off life-saving relief of withholding of removal for noncitizens who have prior drug distribution convictions. It represents one of the harsh penalties for drug sale that has torn families and communities apart without providing the safety those communities deserve.

Read our amicus brief ([link removed]) filed with the Second Circuit in support of a person who fears persecution if deported, because he identifies as LGBTQAI+. And check out our other related resources:
* Briefs and legal resources to combat the conviction bars to withholding of removal and asylum ([link removed])
* IDP-Harvard report criticizing U.S. unlawful conviction bars to withholding of removal and asylum ([link removed])
* Fighting Aggravated Felonies legal resource ([link removed])


** Advocates for Immigrant Survivor of Violence
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** Support Fair Courts Bill
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Over two dozen national and New York-based advocates for immigrant survivors of violence called on Governor Hochul to sign the Fair Courts for Immigrant New Yorkers Act ([link removed]) into law. Fair Courts offers critical protections for immigrants, including survivors of gender based violence. The trauma of gender-based violence can be compounded by the violence of the criminal legal and immigration systems. It’s vital that all immigrants facing charges know that a plea could lead to consequences like detention and deportation so they can seek immigration advice.


** Summer Gatherings
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At the end of June, IDP held a crim-imm happy hour for immigration advocates. We enjoyed seeing dozens of advocates representing offices from all five boroughs! Be on the look out for one more gathering this year before the weather gets cold again.
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