Immigrant Defense Project protects and expands the rights of all immigrants, focusing at the intersection of the criminal and immigration systems.

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  Marie Mark · [email protected]
November 25, 2024 at 1:00 AM

Empower Immigrant Communities: Access Know Your Rights Resources Today

Empower Immigrant Communities: Access Know Your Rights Resources Today An IDP Know Your Rights resource compilation - plus tools for advocates. View this email in your browserDear , In the past two weeks, we’ve seen growing fear in immigrant communities over what lies ahead. Headlines…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
November 18, 2024 at 8:11 PM

The Hidden Fight for Immigrant Justice in State Courts

The Hidden Fight for Immigrant Justice in State Courts Immigrant rights aren’t just fought at the federal level. State courts are becoming a crucial battleground for justice. View this email in your browserThe Immigrant Defense Project is using state courts to fight for immigrants. Wh…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
November 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Fighting for Immigrant Rights NOW! Will You Join Us? 🕊️

Fighting for Immigrant Rights NOW! Will You Join Us? 🕊️ We’re stepping up for our communities, but we need your help. Let’s reach $100,000 by December 31 to fight for immigrant justice. View this email in your browserDear ,President Trump plans to supercharge Immigration and Customs E…
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
November 8, 2024 at 3:34 PM

Facing Trump’s Deportation Threats Head-On

Facing Trump’s Deportation Threats Head-On We can’t face Trump’s mass deportation agenda alone. Join us in standing up for the dignity and rights of all immigrants. View this email in your browserDear ,The staff of the Immigrant Defense Project (IDP) is spending time processing and co…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
November 4, 2024 at 8:14 PM

IDP’s Post-Election Plans

IDP’s Post-Election Plans No matter the outcome, IDP is prepared to fight—and we need your support. View this email in your browserConfronting Racist Immigration PoliciesDear ,As we approach a consequential election, the Immigrant Defense Project (IDP) remains focused on our mission: ch…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 3:14 PM

TOMORROW! Mass Deportation Defense: Community Responsive Data Collection and FOIA Tools

TOMORROW! Mass Deportation Defense: Community Responsive Data Collection and FOIA Tools Join us for lessons on immigrant rights advocacy from over a decade of tracking ICE raids and public records requests. View this email in your browserRegister now for tomorrow’s webinarJoin us for a …
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 4:44 PM

FOIA Documents Reveal Propaganda Program that Planned to Romanticize ICE Raids

FOIA Documents Reveal Propaganda Program that Planned to Romanticize ICE Raids Our briefing guide includes details about a DHS propaganda campaign the provided a secret cadre of civilian community members with firearm training. View this email in your browserFOIA Documents Reveal Propag…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
September 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM

October 16 Webinar: Mass Deportation Defense

October 16 Webinar: Mass Deportation Defense Join us for lessons on immigrant rights advocacy from over a decade of tracking ICE raids and public records requests. View this email in your browserWebinar InvitationJoin us for a free webinar Date: October 16, 2024  Time: 2-3 PM ET / 11 A…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 3:30 PM

IDP Newsletter: Updated Resources & Protecting Sanctuary

IDP Newsletter: Updated Resources & Protecting Sanctuary Get the most recent resources for representing immigrants with criminal legal system contacts and learn about the latest work to protect sanctuary. View this email in your browserIDP September NewsletterResources for Attorneys…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
August 27, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Giving Voice to Justice at NYC Council

Giving Voice to Justice at NYC Council Our collective efforts urged NYC Council to pass Intro 214, preventing unjust detention and create accountability when agencies violate local laws. View this email in your browserThanks to your support, we’re fighting to improve New York City’s san…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 3:43 PM

The Impact of Your Support: Half-Year Review

The Impact of Your Support: Half-Year Review See the positive change your generous support has made so far this year View this email in your browserDear ,This month the Biden Administration closed the border to asylum seekers, which we condemned with our partners in the Immigrant Justic…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
June 13, 2024 at 4:59 PM

New York State 2024 Legislative Session Wrap Up📝

New York State 2024 Legislative Session Wrap Up📝 The NYS Legislative Session is over. We've got updates about New York for All, Fair Courts for Immigrant New Yorkers, and more. View this email in your browserFighting Criminalization and Defending Immigrants in NYSOver the past few month…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
June 4, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Catch Up with IDP: June 2024 Newsletter

Catch Up with IDP: June 2024 Newsletter Discover updates on our Spanish language KYR materials page, free training, and staff engagements. View this email in your browserJune IDP NewsletterOur IDP team hasn't slowed down this year! We're excited to share our freshest updates on 'Know Yo…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
May 13, 2024 at 6:09 PM

May 2024 IDP Newsletter

May 2024 IDP Newsletter View this email in your browserUpdates from Across Our ProgramsImmigrant Solidarity RallyOn April 15th, IDP mobilized dozens of organizations and people to Albany for a powerful action with our partners. We gathered voices across immigrant justice, criminal legal …
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
March 27, 2024 at 4:59 PM

IDP Newsletter: 📝Drug conviction, direct appeal, and sanctuary resources + 🏛️ SCOTUS this term

IDP Newsletter: 📝Drug conviction, direct appeal, and sanctuary resources + 🏛️ SCOTUS this term Resources on drug distribution offenses, direct appeals, and sanctuary. Plus, an opportunity to learn about the most important SCOTUS cases this term. View this email in your browserFighting f…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 5:59 PM

2024 Seminar Registration Now Open

2024 Seminar Registration Now Open IDP's 2024 Seminar: Defending Immigrants Affected by Mass Incarceration is open for registration for individuals and groups now! View this email in your browser2024 Seminar: Defending Immigrants Affected by Mass IncarcerationRegister Now Group Registr…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 6:14 PM

IDP Newsletter: Resources, CLE and a Justice Roadmap for 2024

IDP Newsletter: Resources, CLE and a Justice Roadmap for 2024 Details about how to get the new 2024 NY Quick Reference Chart, the launch of the Justice Roadmap Launch, & Upcoming 2-day CLE View this email in your browserUpdated NY Quick Reference ChartThe New York Quick Reference Ch…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
January 1, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Walking into 2024 like...

Walking into 2024 like... We're celebrating the way the IDP community came together to ensure we have the resources we need for 2024. View this email in your browserThank you IDP Community!Your generous donations unlocked a $125,000 donation from our friends at FJC - a family of philanth…
  Marie · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 12:29 PM

Before midnight, can you do this one thing?

Before midnight, can you do this one thing? Before you head out the door for your New Year's part or (if you're like me) snuggle under a blanket to watch the ball drop, consider backing IDP View this email in your browserIDP raises the bulk of our donations in December. This end of year …
  Marie · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 4:14 PM

✊ Change is possible if we work together

✊ Change is possible if we work together The concept that we can create change only by working together is built into almost everything we do at IDP. View this email in your browserDear friends of IDP,December is a busy month for may of us. In addition to the holidays (and holiday partie…
  Marie · [email protected]
December 26, 2023 at 5:29 PM

How we expand sanctuary protection for immigrants in 2024

How we expand sanctuary protection for immigrants in 2024 View this email in your browserDear friends of IDP,Today, I’m writing to share our plans for 2024 to expand sanctuary laws and highlight the work of one of our partners, Richard Ubanwa, who has fought courageously to make sure that…
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 8:36 PM

December Newsletter: Resource Update

December Newsletter: Resource Update New PSAs for community members! View this email in your browserIDP Newsletter: Resource Update!This week, IDP launched three public service announcements to help ensure people harmed by the war on drugs get information about the groundbreaking federal…
  Marie · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 6:14 PM

📆 Making plans for 2024

📆 Making plans for 2024 We've spent December talking about our accomplishments, but behind the scenes, we're focused on 2024. View this email in your browserDear IDP community,We’ve spent December talking about our accomplishments, the themes of our work, and celebrating our successes, b…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
December 18, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Your support is bringing Chris home. Thank you.

Your support is bringing Chris home. Thank you. Your support was essential to reuniting Chris Dyer with his family. This success is yours as much as it is ours. View this email in your browserChris is heading home!Dear friend of IDP,Our work is rooted in an enduring belief in the inhere…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 8:16 PM

❓Have you seen these IDP highlights from 2023?

❓Have you seen these IDP highlights from 2023? For over 25 years, we have tirelessly worked to protect all immigrants and challenge the unjust crim-imm system. View this email in your browserWhat a busy year it has been!Dear friends of IDP,For over 25 years, we have tirelessly worked to …
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 8:29 PM

Donation match - help us unlock $125k!

Donation match - help us unlock $125k! We've raised over $14,000 to support inclusive, intersectional, collaborative immigrant advocacy. We need your help to get to our goal by December 31. View this email in your browserOur End of Year fundraising campaign is in full swing - thanks to s…
  Marie · [email protected]
December 5, 2023 at 9:06 PM

📣Register now: Detainers in NYC and Defending immigrants with drug convictions after Minter

📣Register now: Detainers in NYC and Defending immigrants with drug convictions after Minter Upcoming Free CLEs for defense attorneys and immigration attorneys. View this email in your browserUpcoming Free Legal TrainingsAs the year comes to a close, we urge you to consider supporting the…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
December 3, 2023 at 8:14 PM

Categorizing people rigidly as "good" or "bad" hurts all immigrants

Categorizing people rigidly as "good" or "bad" hurts all immigrants Next year will mark my tenth year as part of the Advisory Board for the Immigrant Defense Project. View this email in your browserA Note from Marisol Arriaga, IDP Advisory Board MemberDear friends of IDP,Next year will m…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 4:59 PM

🪄The magic of radical generosity

🪄The magic of radical generosity Thank you, thank you, thank you! It is hard to fully express the gratitude we have for the radical kindness and generosity of our community View this email in your browserThe Magic Of Radical GenerosityDear Friends of IDP,Thank you, thank you, thank you! …
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Let's achieve BIG goals together!

Let's achieve BIG goals together! At IDP, we're passionate about our mission to end mass detention & deportation. But we can't do it alone. We need your help to make a real difference. View this email in your browserLet's achieve BIG goals together!Dear Friends,At IDP, we're passiona…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
November 23, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Notes of Appreciation

Notes of Appreciation Today, IDP’s staff are taking a well deserved break to spend time with loved ones and reflect on all we have to be thankful for. View this email in your browserNotes of AppreciationToday, IDP’s staff are taking a well deserved break to spend time with loved ones and…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Grateful for the difference we’ve made

Grateful for the difference we’ve made Grateful for the difference we’ve made View this email in your browserGrateful for the difference we’ve madeDear friend of IDP,At this time of year, we often talk about the “big” successes - precedential cases won, pardon grants, and legislation ena…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
November 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Donation Match Annoucement!🚨

Donation Match Annoucement!🚨 Donation Match Annoucement!🚨 View this email in your browserDonation Match Announcement!Dear friend of IDP,As someone who cares deeply about the future of our world, I want to personally invite you to be part of something truly special. Our friends at FJC - …
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
November 8, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Stand With The Immigrant Defense Project

Stand With The Immigrant Defense Project Stand With The Immigrant Defense Project View this email in your browserDear friend of IDP,Four years ago, we were collectively holding our breath. Anti-immigrant policies had taken an enormous toll. Calls to our hotline had more than doubled. It …
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Excited to share our amazing new website about ICE detainers!

Excited to share our amazing new website about ICE detainers! IDP has created a new community-facing website all about ICE Detainers. View this email in your browserExciting news! Our Detainer FAQ website is live!Each year, we get calls from hundreds of immigrants. Over the past year, we…
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
September 14, 2023 at 9:34 PM

Landmark Second Circuit Decision and Clemency Grants 🎉

Landmark Second Circuit Decision and Clemency Grants 🎉 The Second Circuit issues a decision narrowing the immigration consequences of some New York drug convictions and Gov. Hochul makes 13 clemency grants View this email in your browserSecond Circuit Issue Landmark Decision:U.S. v. Mint…
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM

IDP champions LGBTQIA+ immigrants and immigrant survivors ✊

IDP champions LGBTQIA+ immigrants and immigrant survivors ✊ IDP partnering to ensure access to persecution-based relief for LGBTQIA+ immigrants and fair court procedures for immigrant survivors of violence View this email in your browserSupport for LGBTQIA+ NoncitizensAffected by the Cri…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 1:59 PM

Read Reyes' Story + Support Fair Courts

Read Reyes' Story + Support Fair Courts Legal permanent resident Reyes took a plea and didn’t ask for immigration advice they were entitled to due to a judge’s inaccurate statement. View this email in your browserWe Need the Fair Court for Immigrant New Yorkers ActJudges don’t always pro…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
August 7, 2023 at 6:37 PM

Action Alert: Tell NY Gov. Hochul to Sign Fair Courts [Corrected Script!]

Action Alert: Tell NY Gov. Hochul to Sign Fair Courts [Corrected Script!] Immigration reform efforts at the federal level are dire, but NY can take action NOW to protect the millions of immigrants who call the state home. View this email in your browserHey folks, we previously sent out t…
  Marie Mark · [email protected]
August 7, 2023 at 5:59 PM

Action Alert: Tell NY Gov. Hochul to Sign Fair Courts

Action Alert: Tell NY Gov. Hochul to Sign Fair Courts Immigration reform efforts at the federal level are dire, but NY can take action NOW to protect the millions of immigrants who call the state home. View this email in your browserSupport Fair Courts for Immigrant New YorkersThe potent…
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Values-based messaging resources + Support #PrideInNataly🏳️‍⚧️

Values-based messaging resources + Support #PrideInNataly🏳️‍⚧️ We're putting the spotlight on Comm/Unity resources and upcoming activities and supporting #PrideInNataly as Pride Month comes to a close. View this email in your browserSpotlight on Comm/UnityIn today’s newsletter we are hig…
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 7:39 PM

✊Immigrant Rights: 2023 NYS Legislative Session in Review

✊Immigrant Rights: 2023 NYS Legislative Session in Review 2023 New York Legislative Wins, Challenges, and the Road Ahead View this email in your browserDuring the 2023 state legislative session, we continued to fight for the rights of all immigrants targeted by the immigration and crimin…
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Fair Courts Passes Assembly, New KYR Video On Demand, Call Out for Litigation Partners

Fair Courts Passes Assembly, New KYR Video On Demand, Call Out for Litigation Partners Celebrate with us! Fair Courts Passed the NY Assembly. Plus, we want to partner with you to fight wrongful convictions. View this email in your browserFair Courts Passed the NY Assembly!Fair Courts (A,…
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM

New Resource! Key Removal Defenses in Criminal Charge Cases

New Resource! Key Removal Defenses in Criminal Charge Cases IDP has released an update to one of our most widely-used publications--the Removal Defense Checklist. View this email in your browser Available Now: Key Remov…
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 8:59 PM

March Newsletter: Exposing Collusion Between ICE and NYC + Upcoming Training Series

March Newsletter: Exposing Collusion Between ICE and NYC + Upcoming Training Series IDP and BAJI obtained emails exchanged between the New York City Department of Corrections and ICE revealing a culture of collusion. View this email in your browser …
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
January 24, 2023 at 9:09 PM

January Newsletter: A New Chapter for the Surveillance, Technology & Immigration Policing Project

January Newsletter: A New Chapter for the Surveillance, Technology & Immigration Policing Project IDP announces a new chapter for the Surveillance, Technology and Immigration Policing project and celebrates a major win for the #CourtNYDeserves. View this email in your …
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Help us start the new year off strong

Help us start the new year off strong This is the best time to give.  View this email in your browser Dear Friend of IDP: A few weeks ago, we shared the story of Richard, a young man at the intersection of an entrenched i…
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Last chance to support IDP with a tax-deductible donation!

Last chance to support IDP with a tax-deductible donation! Please, don’t let this year end without supporting IDP. View this email in your browser Please, don’t let this year end without supporting IDP. Help us reach our $1…
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
December 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM

It's not too late to make a difference

It's not too late to make a difference Make a difference today by supporting IDP. View this email in your browser Friend, there is still time. Today, you can help ease the burden on immigrants and attorneys fight…
  Immigrant Defense Project · [email protected]
December 24, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Happy Holidays from the Immigrant Defense Project!

Happy Holidays from the Immigrant Defense Project! This holiday season, help us keep immigrants with their loved ones.  View this email in your browser Our heartfelt gratitude for your support of IDP. Thank …