Murad Awawdeh
@heyitsmurad.bsky.social
President + CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition & NYIC Action| Son of Brooklyn| Dad| Strategist| Organizer| #TeamNY| MDCNY|
Across platforms: @HeyItsMurad
Across platforms: @HeyItsMurad
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🚨 STATEMENT: ICE Breaks into Queens Family’s Home, Without Warrant or Announcing Themselves, Pointing Guns at Kids
“No child should ever have to be a victim of such unlawful and ruthless behaviour. The Trump administration must end its war on immigrants.” Murad Awawdeh
“No child should ever have to be a victim of such unlawful and ruthless behaviour. The Trump administration must end its war on immigrants.” Murad Awawdeh
November 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🚨 STATEMENT: ICE Breaks into Queens Family’s Home, Without Warrant or Announcing Themselves, Pointing Guns at Kids
“No child should ever have to be a victim of such unlawful and ruthless behaviour. The Trump administration must end its war on immigrants.” Murad Awawdeh
“No child should ever have to be a victim of such unlawful and ruthless behaviour. The Trump administration must end its war on immigrants.” Murad Awawdeh
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🚨 STATEMENT: Judge Dismisses Trump’s Protect Our Courts Act Lawsuit, Renewing Trust in NYS Courts
"Courthouses must be a place of justice, not a trap used to terrorize and disappear immigrant New Yorkers." Murad Awawdeh
"Courthouses must be a place of justice, not a trap used to terrorize and disappear immigrant New Yorkers." Murad Awawdeh
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🚨 STATEMENT: Judge Dismisses Trump’s Protect Our Courts Act Lawsuit, Renewing Trust in NYS Courts
"Courthouses must be a place of justice, not a trap used to terrorize and disappear immigrant New Yorkers." Murad Awawdeh
"Courthouses must be a place of justice, not a trap used to terrorize and disappear immigrant New Yorkers." Murad Awawdeh
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“Eric Adams also peddled in Islamophobia, so it’s no surprise that his allies in government are doing the same. We look forward to a new era in NYC where every single New Yorker’s culture is supported and celebrated.” @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/12/i...
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Immigrant Affairs Assistant Commissioner Posted Anti-Muslim Mamdani Meme
MOIA Commissioner Manuel Castro recommended he be fired, a source said, though Erick Salgado remains employed at City Hall.
www.thecity.nyc
November 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
“Eric Adams also peddled in Islamophobia, so it’s no surprise that his allies in government are doing the same. We look forward to a new era in NYC where every single New Yorker’s culture is supported and celebrated.” @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
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Murwad Awawdeh of the @thenyic.bsky.social speaking at the rally. The New York Immigration Coalition always shows up, y'all. If you threw money into the donation can at my table in the #NYCC this year, this is the group you were supporting!
October 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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"ICE is not allowed to arrest American citizens" @repdangoldman.bsky.social, accompanied by @heyitsmurad.bsky.social, president and CEO of the NYIC, during a press conference on Wednesday.
The four Americans were held at 26 Federal Plaza for nearly 24 hours.
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The four Americans were held at 26 Federal Plaza for nearly 24 hours.
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4 US citizens arrested during ICE crackdown on NYC's Canal Street, congressman says
Four U.S. citizens were arrested and held for "nearly 24 hours" without any federal charges following a joint ICE crackdown in New York City on Tuesday.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"ICE is not allowed to arrest American citizens" @repdangoldman.bsky.social, accompanied by @heyitsmurad.bsky.social, president and CEO of the NYIC, during a press conference on Wednesday.
The four Americans were held at 26 Federal Plaza for nearly 24 hours.
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The four Americans were held at 26 Federal Plaza for nearly 24 hours.
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“Our federal government operates in theatrics instead of supporting people as we’re seeing the affordability crisis continue to ravage this country” @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
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After lower Manhattan raid, electeds join protests against ICE
New York City Council progressives were out in force to condemn the federal action.
www.cityandstateny.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
“Our federal government operates in theatrics instead of supporting people as we’re seeing the affordability crisis continue to ravage this country” @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
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“No one needs to wonder what would America look like under an authoritarian takeover. If the military was turned against us. If judges and elected officials were arrested by the federal government,” @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
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'No Kings' demonstrations return to NYC and across the country
Marches took place in all five boroughs and 2,500 other cities.
ny1.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“No one needs to wonder what would America look like under an authoritarian takeover. If the military was turned against us. If judges and elected officials were arrested by the federal government,” @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
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“By transforming public spaces with this installation, we hope to illuminate what the national debate has too often erased: that immigrants are integral to our communities. They are our neighbors, our friends.”
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‘New York Proud’ Exhibit Honors Immigrants in Queens - Queens Ledger
Courtesy NYPROUD Queens Public Library Hosts ‘New York Proud’ Exhibit By MOHAMED FARGHALY [email protected] Inside the Hunters Point branch of the Queens Public Library, portraits of delivery...
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October 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
“By transforming public spaces with this installation, we hope to illuminate what the national debate has too often erased: that immigrants are integral to our communities. They are our neighbors, our friends.”
@heyitsmurad.bsky.social
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“Deploying military forces to our cities is not about safety. It’s about control. We demand that the National Guard, the military, and ICE stand down.” @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
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‘Hands Off NYC’ coalition forms to resist potential Trump crackdown on city | amNewYork
The Hands Off NYC campaign — backed by the city’s largest labor unions and civic groups, including 1199SEIU, 32BJ SEIU, the New York Civil Liberties Union and
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October 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
“Deploying military forces to our cities is not about safety. It’s about control. We demand that the National Guard, the military, and ICE stand down.” @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
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“This policy pressures children to abandon their legal claims and return to a life of fear and danger without ever receiving a fair hearing. This policy will devastate families and communities – and it is targeted to hurt children.”
@heyitsmurad.bsky.social
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Judge halts Trump administration from detaining immigrant children after they turn 18
Ruling temporarily prevents transfer to adult detention centers that advocates said were planned for this weekend
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“This policy pressures children to abandon their legal claims and return to a life of fear and danger without ever receiving a fair hearing. This policy will devastate families and communities – and it is targeted to hurt children.”
@heyitsmurad.bsky.social
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@heyitsmurad.bsky.social from the @thenyic.bsky.social speaks at the New Yorkers Against ICE rally.
September 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
@heyitsmurad.bsky.social from the @thenyic.bsky.social speaks at the New Yorkers Against ICE rally.
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"What matters is leadership in this moment, and having a leader who's willing and ready to fight back. That's what Zohran is willing to do." - @heyitsmurad.bsky.social, President and CEO of NYIC Action
September 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
"What matters is leadership in this moment, and having a leader who's willing and ready to fight back. That's what Zohran is willing to do." - @heyitsmurad.bsky.social, President and CEO of NYIC Action
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Immigrants are on the front lines of attacks on free speech, due process, & worker protections. What is the legal landscape? How do we protect our neighbors and ourselves? Join us for a timely discussion feat. @aurabogado.bsky.social, @heyitsmurad.bsky.social, Alina Das, Cecilia Wang, & @atg.wa.gov.
June 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Immigrants are on the front lines of attacks on free speech, due process, & worker protections. What is the legal landscape? How do we protect our neighbors and ourselves? Join us for a timely discussion feat. @aurabogado.bsky.social, @heyitsmurad.bsky.social, Alina Das, Cecilia Wang, & @atg.wa.gov.
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Free Dylan ⨯ No Kings leading the march down Fifth Avenue in the rain!
@thenyic.bsky.social & partners demand the immediate release of our public school students, so they may return to their families & school communities.
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@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
@thenyic.bsky.social & partners demand the immediate release of our public school students, so they may return to their families & school communities.
nyic.org/2025/06/immi...
@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Free Dylan ⨯ No Kings leading the march down Fifth Avenue in the rain!
@thenyic.bsky.social & partners demand the immediate release of our public school students, so they may return to their families & school communities.
nyic.org/2025/06/immi...
@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
@thenyic.bsky.social & partners demand the immediate release of our public school students, so they may return to their families & school communities.
nyic.org/2025/06/immi...
@cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @heyitsmurad.bsky.social
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Like @heyitsmurad.bsky.social said this morning:
This administration is not just dusting off Trump’s old anti-immigrant playbook—they’re escalating it.
More cruelty. More fear. More inhumanity.
We’re rallying to say: Not on our watch.👀
This administration is not just dusting off Trump’s old anti-immigrant playbook—they’re escalating it.
More cruelty. More fear. More inhumanity.
We’re rallying to say: Not on our watch.👀
May 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Like @heyitsmurad.bsky.social said this morning:
This administration is not just dusting off Trump’s old anti-immigrant playbook—they’re escalating it.
More cruelty. More fear. More inhumanity.
We’re rallying to say: Not on our watch.👀
This administration is not just dusting off Trump’s old anti-immigrant playbook—they’re escalating it.
More cruelty. More fear. More inhumanity.
We’re rallying to say: Not on our watch.👀
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Mayor Baraka: I went there just to get these people to follow the laws...I didn't go down there to protest. I went down there to support my congressional delegation. They turned it into a melee and and mayhem and arrested me. @rasjbaraka.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Mayor Baraka: I went there just to get these people to follow the laws...I didn't go down there to protest. I went down there to support my congressional delegation. They turned it into a melee and and mayhem and arrested me. @rasjbaraka.bsky.social
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Now @heyitsmurad.bsky.social from the @thenyic.bsky.social explains how the mayor is failing to protect New Yorkers as our community members are getting snatched up by ICE. This is unacceptable. No ICE on Rikers, Shut Down Rikers!
April 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Now @heyitsmurad.bsky.social from the @thenyic.bsky.social explains how the mayor is failing to protect New Yorkers as our community members are getting snatched up by ICE. This is unacceptable. No ICE on Rikers, Shut Down Rikers!
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The Dallas ICE office is involved in a mass removal effort targeting nearly 200 people — many without removal orders — scheduled to be deported to El Salvador today.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
April 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The Dallas ICE office is involved in a mass removal effort targeting nearly 200 people — many without removal orders — scheduled to be deported to El Salvador today.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
March 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Strong words from some of New York's biggest defenders of immigrant communities. @thenyic.bsky.social's @heyitsmurad.bsky.social is joined by three @council.nyc.gov speakers who enacted and defended critical policies over the last 15+ years to protect immigrant New Yorkers' rights.
Backing sanctuary NYC, even if the mayor won’t
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s hearing this morning on sanctuary cities is nothing more than an attempt to vilify immigrants and further a political agenda of fear and divisi…
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March 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Strong words from some of New York's biggest defenders of immigrant communities. @thenyic.bsky.social's @heyitsmurad.bsky.social is joined by three @council.nyc.gov speakers who enacted and defended critical policies over the last 15+ years to protect immigrant New Yorkers' rights.
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“Eric Adams sent a guidance to city workers encouraging them to give away the power that the law has granted them. Encouraging ICE officers to be aggressive, to intimidate our city workers.”
@heyitsmurad.bsky.social : “It’s clear, Mayor Eric Adams does not respect our laws."
@gothamist.com #newyork
@heyitsmurad.bsky.social : “It’s clear, Mayor Eric Adams does not respect our laws."
@gothamist.com #newyork
NYC advocates condemn Mayor Adams’ stance on sanctuary policies
Officials accuse the mayor of supporting Trump's deportation agenda, while Adams asserts that ICE officers have a “responsibility to carry out their job.”
gothamist.com
February 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
“Eric Adams sent a guidance to city workers encouraging them to give away the power that the law has granted them. Encouraging ICE officers to be aggressive, to intimidate our city workers.”
@heyitsmurad.bsky.social : “It’s clear, Mayor Eric Adams does not respect our laws."
@gothamist.com #newyork
@heyitsmurad.bsky.social : “It’s clear, Mayor Eric Adams does not respect our laws."
@gothamist.com #newyork
The Mayor is selling out ALL of New York.
We Protect Us!
We Protect Us!
February 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The Mayor is selling out ALL of New York.
We Protect Us!
We Protect Us!
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This week:
- Hunger Advocates & lawmakers react to $340M in funding for universal school meals in Gov. Hochul's executive budget proposal
- @heyitsmurad.bsky.social of @thenyic.bsky.social: legal challenges to the federal executive orders on immigration & the role of NYS
Learn more: nynow.wmht.org
- Hunger Advocates & lawmakers react to $340M in funding for universal school meals in Gov. Hochul's executive budget proposal
- @heyitsmurad.bsky.social of @thenyic.bsky.social: legal challenges to the federal executive orders on immigration & the role of NYS
Learn more: nynow.wmht.org
January 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This week:
- Hunger Advocates & lawmakers react to $340M in funding for universal school meals in Gov. Hochul's executive budget proposal
- @heyitsmurad.bsky.social of @thenyic.bsky.social: legal challenges to the federal executive orders on immigration & the role of NYS
Learn more: nynow.wmht.org
- Hunger Advocates & lawmakers react to $340M in funding for universal school meals in Gov. Hochul's executive budget proposal
- @heyitsmurad.bsky.social of @thenyic.bsky.social: legal challenges to the federal executive orders on immigration & the role of NYS
Learn more: nynow.wmht.org
So to be clear, the Mayor of NYC is using our neighbors (who are the economic backbone of NYC) as leverage to get his charges dropped so he can participate in Trumps Mass Deportation and Family Separation campaign?
Not on our watch.
Not on our watch.
The New York Times now reports that Mayor Eric Adams' defense attorney is trying to get DOJ to drop the federal corruption case against Adams by suggesting Adams will only go along with Trump's plans for mass deportations if the case is dropped. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/29/u...
January 30, 2025 at 2:03 AM
So to be clear, the Mayor of NYC is using our neighbors (who are the economic backbone of NYC) as leverage to get his charges dropped so he can participate in Trumps Mass Deportation and Family Separation campaign?
Not on our watch.
Not on our watch.