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Early this month, the Trump administration published its “public charge” ([link removed]) rule, a bald-faced attack on working class immigrants—an attack that could strip millions of people and their families of critical support for shelter, food, and healthcare.

The NYIC is working with partners in every corner of the state to make sure that immigrants and community members are informed about the rule and the resources available to help them navigate the new regulations. In the last week of August, we held the first in a series of town halls to share information with New Yorkers and to connect them with local service providers. We’ve been fighting “public charge” since the rule was first proposed last fall, and we won’t back down now ([link removed]) —we're going to keep working to defeat the rule in the courts and ensure immigrant New Yorkers have the resources they need to lead healthy and safe lives.

The "public charge" rule is expected to go into effect on October 15, 2019, and it’s absolutely essential that immigrant communities seek out expert advice ([link removed]) if they think they will be affected by public charge.
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NYIC Intervenes in Lawsuit to Defend Driver's Licenses for All

This week, LatinoJusticePRLEF and Arnold and Porter filed a motion ([link removed]) on behalf of the NYIC, Rural & Migrant Ministry Inc., Hispanic Federation and four individuals to become intervening defendants in the New York Attorney General’s case ([link removed]) to uphold the Green Light Law against the Eerie County clerk’s lawsuit. We know that the Green Light law is unequivocally constitutional and we’re ready to fight alongside AG James to ensure that county clerks across the state uphold the law that allows all New Yorkers to access a license and drive safely.

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New Yorkers, Know Your Rights!

In July, when Trump announced his plan to conduct ICE raids across the country, the NYIC and our partners jumped into high gear to make sure immigrant New Yorkers had accessible information about their rights, hosting trainings and sharing resources with immigrant communities and allies across the state.

Knowing your rights is essential for protecting yourself, your family, and your neighbors. Make sure you know yours by downloading our guide ([link removed]) , available in 14 languages.
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Celebrate with the NYIC at our Fall Gala

Join us for the NYIC's 2019 Awards Gala, This is Our New York, on Thursday, October 17 at Guastavino’s in New York City! This year’s gala ([link removed]) will bring together over 500+ members, activists and supporters to celebrate our work to make our state a more welcoming place for immigrants. The gala helps us to promote greater access for immigrants to quality public education, affordable healthcare, and other vital services and opportunities that allow immigrants to thrive.

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Columbia County Sanctuary Movement Organizes to Protect Undocumented Community Members

In May, a video ([link removed]) of activist and community leader, Bryan MacCormack, the Executive Director of the Columbia Country Sanctuary Movement ([link removed]) , preventing an ICE arrest went viral. When escorting two immigrants without legal status in his car, he was approached by immigration officers who presented him with an unsigned warrant of arrest. MacCormack knew his rights, reminded the two passengers of theirs, and refused to give the agents access to his car, preventing an unlawful arrest.

Now, as ICE agents continue to target immigrants across Upstate New York, the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement is mobilizing to empower and protect undocumented New Yorkers. The organization is planning trainings to guarantee that immigrants know their rights if they’re confronted by immigration agents at work, and they also regularly use social media to share information about potential ICE targets, providing a vital resource for community members to safeguard themselves.
– In the News –
Cities prepare for showdown with Trump over ICE raids: You 'have to come through us' ([link removed]) | USA Today | July 12, 2019
Resettlement agencies, immigrants urge Trump to keep U.S. open to refugees ([link removed]) | The Buffalo News | July 19, 2019
As New York students apply for DREAM Act, some encounter glitches ([link removed]) | New York Daily News | August 2, 2019
Trump Announces New Rule to Limit and Penalize Low-Income Immigrants ([link removed]) | Democracy Now | August 13, 2019
Nueva York se suma a marejada de demandas que pretenden bloquear nuevo reglamento de carga pública ([link removed]) | El Diario | August 20, 2019
– Upcoming Events –

September 17: Queens Town Hall on Public Charge ([link removed])
September 25: Bronx Town Hall on Public Charge (Details to come)
October 17: This is Our New York 2019 Gala ([link removed])

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