by daisy | Jun 21, 2024 | Immigration
It has been over a half a year since we all signed the Covenant with one another to welcome New York’s Newest New Yorkers. We’re reaching out today with an advocacy opportunity to help new New Yorkers work. Please join us in asking President Biden and...
by daisy | Jun 11, 2024 | Immigration
Albany, NY – On June 11th, the Council joined leaders in advocacy, government, labor, housing, and business from across New York State at the statewide convening of the Ellis Island Initiative. The purpose of the convening was to examine concrete solutions for...
by Claudia | May 12, 2023 | Immigration, Peace & Service
For the last two years, the U.S. government has expelled people fleeing persecution and violence. The message to millions of migrants was clear: your lives aren’t worth protecting. This was done under the authority of Title 42—a public health rule used during the...
