New IDP Resources on Biden’s Enforcement Guidelines
IDP released two comprehensive practice advisories this week with ILRC and NIPNLG to help attorneys understand changes that the Biden administration has announced to immigration enforcement. The two resources—one for immigration attorneys and the other for criminal defense attorneys—provide an overview of the key policy changes and interim priorities announced by the Biden administration so far. They also include strategies for pursuing prosecutorial discretion and sample requests.
In order to help the community understand these changes, IDP has also updated our widely-used Know Your Rights flyers and booklets in English and Spanish. IDP’s Know Your Rights resources explain who is at risk of being arrested by ICE and briefly describe what you can do if you encounter ICE at home and in public. If you are an experienced translator who can help update these flyers to other languages, please contact [email protected].
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Eyes on ICE: Automatic License Plate Readers
 In response to ICE’s increased use of Automatic License Plate Readers to track and surveil people in cars, IDP has created a community resource to raise awareness and inform people of their rights. This new community resource builds on IDP’s 2020 guide ICE Stopped My Car, What Are My Rights? and the associated infographics and practice advisory. A Spanish version of this resource is forthcoming.
ICE's use of shared databases, like the one used by ALPRs, have been highlighted in a 2019 article in The New York Times and are one of the many reasons why states like New York must strengthen our laws to prevent the sharing of personal information with ICE.
To learn more about the fight to end collaboration between New York's state agencies—including police—and ICE, check out the New York for All campaign!
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Two victories for the Justice Roadmap Coalition!
Fighting to stop the use of solitary confinement has been a key prong of the Justice Roadmap, and, late last week, we celebrated the New York State Legislature’s passage of the Humane Alternatives to Solitary Confinement Act, or HALT. This long-overdue legislation will prohibit the use of isolated confinement for longer than 15 days and create Residential Rehabilitation Units (RRU) – providing programs, therapy, and support to address underlying needs and causes of behavior for people separated from the general population.
The passage of this bill is both a victory for supporters of the #HALT bill and communities across New York that have sought justice for the wrongful deaths of Kalief Browder and Layleen Polanco, both of whom were subject to solitary confinement at Rikers Island.
 In addition to #HALTsolitary’s tremendous victory, the Justice Roadmap also launched its updated website! Head here to check out the latest from the Justice Roadmap, including the downloadable PDF of the Roadmap, and be sure to stay tuned for upcoming resources! IDP and the other members of the Justice Roadmap Coalition would like to extend a huge thanks to Casa Blue, MensenXOXO, and kids on rocks production, without whom the Justice Roadmap would not have this wonderful new home!
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Julio + Friends: A Do-athon to Rein in ICE!
 Last Thursday, the New York Civil Liberties Union hosted “Julio + Friends: a Do-athon to Rein in ICE,” in support of the New York for All Act. Joined by SNL-writer and star of HBO’s Los Espookys, Julio Torres, attendees were treated to performances by a number of talented comedians, including Bowen Yang, John Early, Lorelei Ramirez, Larry Owens, and Sydnee Washington. Julio and the NYCLU offered step-by-step ways that viewers could demand that New York stop enabling ICE’s deportation machine. Head here to view a recording of Julio + Friends, including the steps you can take in support of #NY4All!
The New York for All Act, championed by IDP, the New York Civil Liberties Union, and the New York Immigration Coalition, would prohibit New York’s state and local agencies—including police—from collaborating with ICE, funneling people into ICE custody, or from disclosing sensitive information. To learn more about the New York for All Act, head here.
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Registration for IDP's Crim-Imm 101 Training is Now Open!
Join IDP on Thursday, April 15th, 2020 – 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (ET) for an online training aimed to help defense attorneys learn the necessary information to gather from clients to work with immigration counsel. The training is virtual, free of charge, and there will be 1.5 CLE credit hours for attendance. Learn more about this upcoming training and register here. |
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