Mobilizing in May for #NY4All

On May 24th, we are heading to Albany to call for passage of the New York for All Act, a bill that would help end the harmful collusion between local law enforcement and ICE. The May action comes on the heels of a Virtual Lobby Day, held on April 20th, when 50 advocates and community members met with legislators across the state. The New York City Council also passed a resolution in support of the NY4All Act on April 28th. Click here to join the May Mobilization and here to tell your elected official to support #NY4All!

Speaking Out for Clemency Justice
On May 4th, IDP took part in a powerful day of action in support of the Clemency Justice Act in Albany. Directly impacted individuals and their loved ones spoke out on the urgent need for lawmakers to pass the bill which would finally bring transparency to a system that allows people to seek protection from deportation and incarceration. You can watch the moving testimony from May 4th here.

NY Senate Passes Court Notifications Bill

Last month, IDP celebrated the NY Senate’s passage of the Court Notifications Bill, This bill holds judges and defenders to the task of ensuring immigrants get the advice they need, and creates an opportunity for immigrants to challenge convictions when their rights are violated. Now, all eyes are on the NY Assembly! Read more about the legislation along with our other legislative priorities here.

Fighting for Motions to Reopen

In an ongoing campaign to ensure that immigrants see the full benefits of post-conviction relief, resentencing and criminal justice reform, IDP filed an amicus brief with the Harvard Crimmigration Clinic at the Board of Immigration Appeals. We argued that the Board must reopen removal proceedings in cases where a person’s conviction has been vacated.

New Listserv on Post-Conviction Relief

In partnership with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center and the Association of Immigration Lawyers in America, IDP has launched a new national listserv for advocates who are working on post-conviction relief. The listserv is space for advocates to share cutting edge legal developments,strategize about current litigation, and seek referrals. To join the listserv, click here.