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NYLAG Attorney Interviewed on Serving Ukrainian Immigrants

NYLAG's Jodi Ziesemer spoke with WFUV about partnering with the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs to serve Ukrainian immigrants.
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Immigrant Protection Unit

NYC Says It Welcomes Migrants. The Reality Is More Complicated

NYLAG's Deborah Berkman spoke to Bloomberg about how an already-flawed shelter system is impacting new asylum-seekers in New York City.
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Immigrant Protection Unit

NYLAG Attorney Interviewed on Serving Ukrainian Immigrants

NYLAG's Jodi Ziesemer spoke with WFUV about partnering with the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs to serve Ukrainian immigrants.
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Testimony: Asylum-Seeking Families Need More Humane Intake and Sheltering Services

NYLAG's Deborah Berkman testifies to the Committee on General Welfare on longstanding shelter intake issues and the recent increase in asylum seekers in New York ...
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Immigrant Protection Unit

Ukrainian Refugees Now Have Expedited Entry to US But No Pathway to Green Cards

NYLAG's Jodi Ziesemer spoke to Truthout about the welcome but limited options offered to Ukrainians in the US and the need for robust protections for ...
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Immigrant Protection Unit

NYLAG is Among Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs’ $2 Million Initiative to Support Newly Arrived Ukrainian New Yorkers

"Like all immigrant communities, Ukrainian nationals in New York City are seeking safety for themselves and their families, and should be welcomed and supported with ...
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Immigrant Protection Unit

Despite Biden’s Promises, US Offers Few Supports for Ukrainian Refugees

In this article from Truthout, Jodi Ziesemer, director of NYLAG's Immigrant Protection Unit, spoke about the disconnect between the rhetoric and the reality of the ...
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Immigrant Protection Unit

Ukrainians Find a Wealth of Community But No Legal Work in New York

NYLAG's Jodi Ziesemer spoke to Documented about the challenges and legal barriers Ukrainian immigrants are facing after fleeing war and seeking safety in New York.
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Ukrainian Immigrants Are Seeking Safety: Our Response

NYLAG's Immigrant Protection Unit is providing urgent legal services to Ukrainian immigrants as a humanitarian crisis unfolds.
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Immigrant Protection Unit

Huge Win in NYLAG Lawsuit Levels the Legal Playing Field for Immigrant Advocates

A historic settlement requires the Board of Immigration Appeals to make its judicial decisions publicly available.
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