NYLAG Attorney Interviewed on Serving Ukrainian Immigrants
August 11, 2022
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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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NYC Says It Welcomes Migrants. The Reality Is More Complicated
August 11, 2022
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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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NYLAG Attorney Interviewed on Serving Ukrainian Immigrants
August 9, 2022
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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
August 9, 2022
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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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Ukrainian Refugees Now Have Expedited Entry to US But No Pathway to Green Cards
July 18, 2022
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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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NYLAG is Among Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs’ $2 Million Initiative to Support Newly Arrived Ukrainian New Yorkers
June 16, 2022
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"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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Despite Biden’s Promises, US Offers Few Supports for Ukrainian Refugees
April 22, 2022
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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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Ukrainians Find a Wealth of Community But No Legal Work in New York
April 14, 2022
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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
March 21, 2022
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NYLAG's Immigrant Protection Unit is providing urgent legal services to Ukrainian immigrants as a humanitarian crisis unfolds.
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Huge Win in NYLAG Lawsuit Levels the Legal Playing Field for Immigrant Advocates
February 10, 2022
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A historic settlement requires the Board of Immigration Appeals to make its judicial decisions publicly available.
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