Who is the coronavirus disproportionately affecting?
Coronavirus, can disproportionately affect communities that have been historically marginalized due to lower-income, race, ethnicity, immigration, according to NYLAG's President.
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NYLAG Responds to ICE’s Increased Surveillance on Sanctuary Cities
NYLAG attorney Jodi Ziesemer criticizes ICE's supervision around Sanctuary Cities.
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Student Advocates Challenge DeVos’ Borrower Defense Rule
On behalf of NYLAG, student advocates file lawsuit against the Department of Education's new Borrower Defense rule. NYLAG's Jane Greengold provides her statement.
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Report Recommends NYS Implements Short-Term Intervention for Homeless New Yorkers With Serious Medical Conditions
NYLAG and over 75 organizations compose an actionable plan to provide medical respite for the homeless with serious medical conditions.
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NYLAG Opposes the Trump Administration’s Changes to the Public Charge Rule
NYLAG President Beth Goldman adamantly opposes the recent changes to the Public Charge rule.
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NYLAG Opposes the Deportation of a Young Honduran Mother and Her Two Sick Children
NYLAG's Immigrant Protection unit Director Jodi Ziesemer criticizes the fast track deportation of a young undocumented Honduran mother and her two sick children.
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NYLAG Rejects the Trump Administration’s Response to the Slaying of Maria Fuertes
In the aftermath of the slaying of Maria Fuertes, President Trump attempts to politicize her death by demonizing immigrants and sanctuary cities. We, at NYLAG ...
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NYLAG to Provide Legal Services for the First-time in a Children’s Hospital Clinic
For the first-time ever, NYLAG's LegalHealth unit will officially provide free legal services in a Children's Hospital Clinic.
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NYLAG Responds to Teen migrant from Guatemala found deceased from flu while inside U.S. Border Patrol cell
The death of a flu-ridden 16-year-old from Guatemala inside a U.S. Border Patrol cell calls into question the Trump administration's treatment of immigrant families.
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NYLAG opposes work requirements for recipients of food stamps
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and the administrative arm of DHS, has reversed its decision and will continue to use their power to ...
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