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Join IDP and the Justice Roadmap Coalition Tomorrow As We March for Justice & Decarceration!
 

Dear Friends,

This Tuesday, July 14th, the Immigrant Defense Project, along with members of the Justice Roadmap Coalition, will be marching to demand that our New York State lawmakers pass a slate of five bills addressing the ongoing crisis of racist state violence, from policing to courts, jails, and prisons. In the wake of the latest uprisings against racist police violence, we’re calling on the Governor, State Assembly and Senate to push forward a #RoadToJustice on our collective path to #FreeThemAll.
 
We’re Not Done: A March for Justice and Decarceration
Tuesday, July 14th, 5:00 PM ET
Union Square & E 17th Street, NYC
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2CiPO2t

We’re specifically calling on lawmakers to pass the following bills:
  • Elder Parole
  • Fair & Timely Parole
  • The HALT Solitary Confinement Act
  • Repeal Walking While Trans Ban
  • Protect Our Courts Act
Together, these five bills would end: death-by-incarceration sentences, the torture of solitary confinement, the criminalization of trans people just walking down the street, and ICE's racist and xenophobic practice of targeting immigrant New Yorkers in courts. They would also move us steps forward in our broader fight for racial justice and abolition. 

Tomorrow, join us at Union Square and E 17th Street at 5 pm. After a speak out, we’ll march up to Governor Cuomo’s NYC Office (633 3rd Ave). Bring your PPE, instruments, and signs. Leading up to the action, please continue to share our promotional materials. If you cannot attend the action in person, please join us digitally using this social media toolkit. 

See you Tuesday!

Can't attend tomorrow's action, sign our petition to pass the #ProtectOurCourts Act!


If you haven't already, make sure to sign this petition demanding that the New York State Legislature act to protect the safety of New York's immigrant communities by getting #ICEOutofCourts. 

Already signed the petition? Share the following post on social media to make sure your demands are heard publicly:
  • As courts reopen, New York NEEDS the #ProtectOurCourts Act to get #ICEOutofCourts! @AndreaSCousins @CarlHeastie PLEASE call #ProtectOurCourts Act to a vote & get #ICEOutofCourts in our state permanently! Sign here to show your support for immigrant NYers! https://bit.ly/2UCsPG5
To learn more about the ICE Out of Courts, visit the campaign here. 
 

ICYMI: Know Your Rights for Immigrant Protesters


Ahead of tomorrow's action, please see the following Know Your Rights resources for immigrant protesters.

IDP worked to ensure that immigrants had access to crucial information about the risks of protesting, measures to take to remain safe, and resources for reaching attorneys either before a protest, or in the case of an arrest. We drew from our work tracking ICE enforcement and advising defense attorneys to contribute to resources published specifically for immigrant protesters.    
 

IDP hotline open to counsel immigrants about the right to protest
 

Many immigrants are called to protest but want information about how attending a protest or being arrested at a protest could impact their immigration status. The IDP hotline is open to providing this crucial advice about the right to protest. Our staff draw from their expertise about the intersections of criminal and immigration law and ICE enforcement to educate immigrants about risks and strategies to mitigate negative outcomes. IDP’s hotline remains true to its goal of empowering immigrants by helping them make informed decisions about when and how to engage in public demonstrations.
  • What If I Get Arrested While I'm Protesting (Created by NLG-NYC)
 

IDP staff and volunteers prepare to advise immigrants arrested during protests


In the last few weeks in New York and across the country, thousands of people have been arrested for participating in protests challenging systemic racism and anti-Blackness. Many of those arrested are not U.S. citizens and face harsh immigration consequences for their protest participation. Though some District Attorneys have said they will not arrest protesters, it is too soon to tell how many cases will be dismissed. In addition, the mere fact of an arrest can have negative consequences for some immigrants. IDP staff and pro bono volunteers are preparing to ensure that immigrant protesters and their defense attorneys have access to individualized immigration advice about how an arrest impacts their status. 
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