The new public charge rule from the Trump administration leaves immigrant rights advocates in a complicated narrative position. Immigrants’ rights groups — as well as state and local agencies, educators, and health and social service providers — must walk the line between communicating the harsh impacts of this new policy without stoking the fear it intends to incite among immigrant groups.
Shamier highlights the FAQ NYC podcast interview with Murad Awawdeh, President of the New York Immigration Coalition, as a key resource for understanding the impact of the ending of TPS for Haitians, and emphasizes emergency planning for families.
As the demand for elder care grows, immigrant caregivers are essential to meeting the nation’s needs— but mass deportation policies could undermine the workforce families rely on every day.
David examines the impact on the local economy of Northern New England if immigrants most at risk are arrested.
Shamier reflects on the journey to reform for Street Vendors and how evidence can help move policy and vendor power forward.
David discusses his take on research that shows that escalating ICE raids are disrupting local economies by driving away customers, straining small businesses, and creating lasting economic consequences for entire communities.
Shamier highlights how New York’s FY 2027 budget supports immigrant communities through key investments, policy protections, and funding priorities that shape the state’s future.
Cyierra examines the gap between the federal administration’s rhetoric about targeting immigrants with criminal records and the reality that many immigrants being detained by ICE have no criminal convictions.
If you are looking for a meaningful way to dig a little deeper into the meaning of America, David suggests some pieces written by IRI Advisory Board Members.
The Supreme Court decision allowing the administration to “de-document” immigrants by stripping work authorization and protected status from Haitian and Syrian immigrants.