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New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC)
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The NYIC is an umbrella advocacy group that brings together more than 200 diverse member organizations to advance justice & opportunity for all.
DISAPPEARED IN NEW YORK: Omar is a prominent Rochester community member, longtime business owner, loving father, and devoted husband. He was unlawfully detained after being called in for a supposed check-in at ICE’s Buffalo office. Omar must be freed and reunited with his family, now!
December 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Tamping down on New Yorkers defending their immigrant neighbors does not create community safety. The NYPD must stop colluding with ICE!

@heyitsmurad.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
DISAPPEARED IN NEW YORK: Fei and Yuanxin are a Chinese father and 6-year-old son seeking asylum. Yuanxin is in 1st grade at a public school in Astoria. They were arrested and separated from each other during an ICE check in at 26 Federal Plaza. They must be reunited with each other immediately.
December 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🚨 STATEMENT: Trump Stops Immigration Processes, Jeopardizing Families and their American Dream

"People at every stage of the immigration process are already having their lives disrupted, including those who are just one ceremony away from becoming U.S. citizens." Murad Awawdeh
December 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🚨 STATEMENT: NYers Rally to Protect Neighbors on Canal Street, NYPD Clears ICE’s Path

"New York is a sanctuary city, and the NYPD has no business collaborating with ICE." Murad Awawdeh
November 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT🚨

At LaGuardia Airport, there are several rumored and one confirmed ICE arrest of domestic travelers.

If you are at risk of detention or not sure, exercise caution while traveling. Make a safety plan in case of detention and consult an immigration attorney.
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Share your knowledge with others! Go to nyic.org/kry to learn more.
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Follow these tips to be prepared for an encounter with ICE:
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Know what documents to carry with you at all times:
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
You have rights, no matter your legal status:
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
You are not required to show ID, answer any questions or consent to a search in public spaces:
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
ICE must have a signed judicial warrant to legally enter private spaces:
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
You have rights in public spaces:
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Learn what your rights are as you go about your day in public spaces! Know the difference between public and private spaces. Use your knowledge to keep yourself and those around you safe!

nyic.org/kyr
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 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
November 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This month we will be holding space for discussion about dealing with the difficult feelings that arise when our communities are threatened or harmed, as well as practices of gratitude that can sometimes provide relief to the bitterness.

Sign up at nyic.me/teatime
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 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
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🚨 STATEMENT: DHS Terminates TPS for South Sudan, Leaving South Sudanese NYers at Risk of Deportation
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Polka Dot Lady Dress made history. Now it can be yours. Bid today to own the Comme des Garçons dress that fought ICE: nyic.me/auction

All proceeds benefiting the NYIC Emergency Justice Fund: nyic.me/fund
November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Join us to catch a breath together in this recurring monthly virtual space for centering care and repair among immigrant community members and allies across NYS!

This online event series is free and open to all! Sign up at nyic.me/teatime
October 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Today we honor and celebrate the history and contributions of indigenous people everywhere.

Happy Indigenous People's Day!
October 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We pledge to organize together, build local power, and stand in solidarity with every city facing military intervention. Our cities and our people are our greatest strength.

Hands Off New York City.

Join us: handsoffnyc.org
October 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🚨 BREAKING: new video shows ICE is operating a detention facility on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza, where people are being held for days or weeks at a time without showers, medication or a change of clothes, sleeping on the floor, and with minimal food and outside contact.
July 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As the daily mass kidnappings of our immigrant neighbors continue at 26 Federal Plaza, 25,000 NYers stood (and sat) together to demand the end of the disappearances at immigration court — and for NYS to protect every single NYer.

Text "Action" to 52866 to join the fight
July 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
🔑 KTTC: Join the NYIC this Thursday from 12PM- 4PM for our Key to the City: Family Resource Fair!

There will be their free resources & services from local orgs, free supplies, & more!

📍: Glow Cultural Center @ 133-29 41st Ave, Floor 1, Flushing, NY 11355
March 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM