Faulty Information About Immigrants Can Lead to Family Separation and Denied Asylum Claims
December 13, 2022
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NYLAG’s Jodi Ziesemer spoke to Documented about the issue of foreign data sharing agreements being used to deny immigrants’ asylum claims.
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NYLAG Receives Grant Funding from Governor Hochul to Aid Newly Arrived Immigrants in NYC
November 30, 2022
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of three new legal services grants aimed at assisting the thousands of immigrants who have arrived in ...
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Opinion: One Easy Fix Could Help Thousands of Recent Venezuelan Immigrants
November 28, 2022
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In a new op-ed for City Limits, NYLAG’s Melissa Chua advocates for the need to re-designate Temporary Protected Status for newly arrived Venezuelan immigrants. “With ...
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For NYC migrants, just getting inside immigration courthouse is a feat
November 18, 2022
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NYLAG’s Melissa Chua spoke with Gothamist about New York City’s backlogged immigration system and the enduring difficulties that newly-arrived immigrants face in accessing resources. ...
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Migrants Encounter ‘Chaos and Confusion’ in New York Immigration Courts
November 3, 2022
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New York’s immigration systems are severely overwhelmed and unprepared to address a growing backlog of cases for newly-arrived migrants. The “chaos and confusion” come “at ...
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Testimony: Recently-Arrived Migrants and Asylum-Seekers Need Stronger Resources and Services
September 30, 2022
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Amidst a recent influx, migrants and asylum-seekers are suffering because New York’s legal and shelter system are unprepared to serve them. NYLAG’s Jodi Ziesemer testified ...
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Newly Arrived Migrants Battle Dysfunction and a Dearth of Lawyers in New York’s Immigration Courts
September 16, 2022
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Recently-arrived migrants seeking to apply for asylum are being met with an overwhelmed legal system. “This is a large need that is unfunded completely,” said ...
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N.Y.C.’s Social Services Chief Said to Face Inquiry Over Shelter Failure
August 15, 2022
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New York City's social services commissioner is being investigated over his handling of cases where homeless families had to stay overnight at a Bronx intake ...
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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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