The new policy — which debuted recently in Illinois and Massachusetts — played out inside the courtroom of Immigration Judge Arya Ranasinghe.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday put forward a proposal to protect undocumented students’ right to attend public school for free.
The session will cover residents’ rights when encountering federal immigration enforcement and the city’s sanctuary laws.
The Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration has brought population growth in New York City to a screeching halt.
The universal right to public education in the U.S. has long been taken for granted, but this right might be more fragile than it seems.
The ruling deemed Robio’s asylum application “abandoned” over what Council Speaker Julie Menin called a missing signature.
Immigration attorney Ray Fasano discussed deportation risks, legal trends and possible reforms at a Continuing Legal Education seminar.
The ban would be repealed on July 1, 2029, a few months after a new presidential administration would take office.
In separate encounters, federal immigration agents in Minneapolis killed Renée Good and Alex Pretti in January 2026.
Experts cited the high cost of living in the city and state as one of the key factors that deters immigrants from moving here.
Donald Trump, it is fair to assume, will be switching channels during this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.
The killing of Good and Pretti raises legal, tactical and policy questions regarding law enforcement practices by federal agents.
ICE and Customs and Border Patrol operations near schools have become increasingly common over the past year, spreading from Texas to Maine.
“We are seeing community members who are trying to follow the path to legal status be detained seemingly for just being an immigrant.”
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to Lower Manhattan Thursday morning was met with protests.
Under a plan to come by mid-February, the tens of thousands of migrants living in what critics have called a “shadow system” will remain.
A DOI report found one NYPD officer violated sanctuary laws, leading to reforms in reporting and oversight of federal immigration requests.
A federal judge upheld New York’s Protect Our Courts Act, rejecting a DOJ challenge and blocking ICE arrests in state courthouses.
STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL Letitia James on Wednesday led a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief.
Ray Fasano discussed family and criminal immigration and “Cancellation of Removal” relief at a Coney Island CLE event.
Orville Etoria, unlawfully deported to Eswatini and jailed without charge for over two months, has been released and returned to Jamaica.
A judge extended limits on ICE detentions at 26 Federal Plaza, citing overcrowding and inhumane conditions while ordering humane standards.
Orville Etoria, wrongly deported to Eswatini instead of Jamaica, has been jailed without charge for over two months as hearings face delays.
A Bronx man on a hunger strike protests ICE detention for over seven months despite court orders for his release.
A court struck down Mayor Adams’ order to reopen ICE at Rikers, upholding NYC sanctuary laws and protecting immigrant rights.
Attorneys general oppose DHS policy ending bond hearings for undocumented immigrants, citing due process and economic and family harms.
Legal groups back New York’s immigrant protections, urging dismissal of Trump-era lawsuit targeting courthouse and state building safeguards.
NY Reps sue Trump admin for blocking ICE facility access, citing law granting Congress entry amid reports of inhumane detention conditions.
DHS is aggressively detaining immigrants in NYC courts, often with weak evidence, causing prolonged jail time and court delays.
Justice Dept. sues NYC, Mayor Adams, NYPD & Council over sanctuary laws, claiming they violate federal supremacy in immigration policy.
NYC launched a new office to connect residents with free legal help as immigrant arrests rise and a public defender strike looms.
SCOTUS limits nationwide injunctions, but Trump’s birthright order remains blocked — for now. Future enforcement remains unclear.
ICE arrests rise in NYC; mayor cracks down on e-bikes; Columbia risks accreditation; and AOC backs Mamdani for mayor in Dem primary.
NYC backs detained student Dylan Lopez Contreras in court, rebuking ICE tactics and marking a shift in Mayor Adams’ stance on immigration.
Immigrants unlawfully held on Rikers due to ICE requests have 3 more months to claim their share of a $92.5M class action settlement.
A federal court in New York has granted a preliminary injunction blocking removals under AEA for people within that court’s judicial district.