What do Trump’s executive orders mean for immigrant communities in New York?
We’ve created a comprehensive breakdown to help you understand the impact of these policies and what they mean for our city.
👩⚖️ At Immigrant ARC, we’re taking action:
✔️ Sharing executive order breakdowns and expanding our resource databank to equip legal service providers.
✔️ Coordinating information sharing to track immigration enforcement activity.
✔️ Partnering with local governments to protect immigrant communities.
✔️ Updating our ImmigrantHelpNY.org website with community-facing resources.
✔️ Providing schools and community institutions with guidance on handling ICE encounters.
💻 Read more and stay informed: Link in bio!
Together, we can support immigrant New Yorkers and stand for justice.
#ImmigrantRights #CommunitySupport #ImmigrationPolicy #StandTogether #NewYorkStrong
This #InternationalWorkersDay NYers will stand together in solidarity with all workers and immigrants who keep our city running.
Join us on Friday, May 1 at 4 PM, as we recommit to fighting like hell for our friends and neighbors. We will not be silent!
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En este #DíaInternacionalDeLosTrabajadores, los neoyorquinos nos uniremos en solidaridad con todos los trabajadores e inmigrantes que mantienen nuestra ciudad corriendo.
Acompáñennos el viernes 1 de mayo a las 4 p. m., mientras renovamos nuestro compromiso de luchar con todas nuestras fuerzas por nuestros amigos y vecinos. ¡No guardaremos silencio!
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~ Our CEO, Ellen Pachnanda, reflects on the votes
Last night’s vote-a-rama underscores just how far immigration policy discussions have drifted from the horrific realities facing communities. The Senate advanced a budget resolution that would provide roughly $70 billion in new funding for ICE and Border Patrol, despite ongoing concerns about oversight and accountability.
While we’re relieved that Senator Paul's amendment to gut refugee spending and zero out the Refugee and Entrant Assistance (REA) account failed, the overall direction of these votes signals a Congress increasingly focused on detention and deportation rather than the due process and dignity immigrants are owed.
Immigrant ARC is closely watching as the budget resolution moves to the House. We’ll continue advocating for policies rooted in fairness, family unity, and due process. We call on House members to consider the real human cost of mass enforcement and the erosion of rights for our neighbors – many of whom have lived, worked, and contributed to our communities for decades. This fight is far from over.
Legal representation is the last line of defense for immigrants facing the risk of deportation. We need the full $175M for immigration legal services in the final budget to protect immigrant New Yorkers.
Advocates for Due Process Alarmed by Reported Gutting of Immigration Legal Assistance Program
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On March 6, Immigrant ARC, alongside Safe Passage Project and New York Law School (NYLS), hosted the 11th Annual Asylum and Immigration Conference. We brought together 374 advocates, attorneys, students, and partners – with more than 70% joining in person!
"As immigrant communities continue facing extraordinary pressure, it was powerful to gather hundreds of advocates, attorneys, and students committed to protecting their right to seek safety," said I-ARC CEO Ellen Pachnanda. "The power of the conference is the community behind it — a reminder that collaboration across organizations and disciplines is one of our greatest strengths. When we come together to share knowledge and strengthen partnerships, we are better equipped to defend due process and support immigrant families."
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in thoughtful conversations about the evolving legal landscape, practical tools for advocacy, and the creativity and persistence required to meet this moment.
We are deeply grateful to our I-ARC colleagues, and partners at Safe Passage Project and New York Law School, as well as the speakers, moderators, students, and the many advocates who joined us. Your dedication and expertise continue to advance the movement for access to justice.
Moments like this underscore how our shared work is sustained by a community of dedicated and curious advocates, partners, and supporters. If you would like to help ensure this work continues, please support Immigrant ARC’s efforts.
Thank you for being part of this community.
I-ARC is proud to stand with Advocates for Human Rights in protecting public access to immigration court hearings. Maintaining public access to immigration courts is more important than ever and we are honored to submit a declaration in support of this important litigation. THANK YOU to our court observer volunteers - your work is crucial to ensuring our most vulnerable neighbors' due process rights are protected
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Immigrant ARC is amplifying an urgent appeal from residents of Camp As Sayliyah in Doha, Qatar
CAS Residents Letter in copy: /file/d/1YC8CRlyB8j87N7GbxGZ1M4jq9p8jtkd2/view?usp=
Approximately 1,100 Afghan allies and family members — including more than 700 women and children — remain at the U.S.-run transit facility while awaiting final relocation processing after completing extensive U.S. screening and vetting.
The letter respectfully calls for safety assessment, clear communication on case status, and timely progress toward relocation.
Ensuring transparency, safety, and the integrity of established protection pathways remains essential.
Restore Full IOLA Funding in the Final Budget
Immigrant ARC joins partners across New York in urging state leaders to restore the full $102.5M requested for the IOLA Fund.
The Governor’s 30-Day Amendments did not provide full spending authority — putting civil legal services at risk statewide.
This is NOT taxpayer money.
IOLA funds come from interest on attorney escrow accounts and are legally dedicated to supporting civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers.
Without full funding:
⚖️ Services will be cut
🏠 Families risk losing housing
👩👧 Survivors risk losing protection
👥 Immigrant communities will face legal crises alone
We urge the Legislature and Governor to restore the full $102.5M in the final enacted budget.
Protect housing. Protect immigrant families. Protect access to justice.
#FundIOLA #AccessToJustice #NYBudget
⏳ Today is the Last Day to Register In-Person
11th Annual Asylum & Immigration Law Conference
In-person registration closes today at 5:00 PM (ET).
As immigration court procedures and appellate review standards continue to shift, practitioners must be prepared to:
✔ Build strong records
✔ Preserve issues for federal review
✔ Adapt to evolving asylum law developments
Join us March 6, 2026 at New York Law School for a full-day CLE program featuring:
• Introductory & Advanced Tracks (7 CLE credits)
• Nationally recognized immigration law experts
• Former immigration judges
• Practical, litigation-ready strategies
In-person registration includes coffee, lunch, and a networking reception following the program.
💻 Virtual registration remains open through March 5.
🔗 Register now:
/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F32762
Hosted by New York Law School, Immigrant ARC, and Safe Passage Project.
⏳Last Call for In-Person Tickets — Deadline Monday at 5 PM (ET)
The 11th Annual Asylum & Immigration Law Conference takes place March 6, 2026 at New York Law School. In-person registration closes Monday.
This full-day CLE program includes:
• 7 CLE credits
• Introductory and Advanced tracks
• Panels with nationally recognized experts
• Former immigration judges
• Practical strategies for today’s immigration court landscape
In-person attendance includes coffee, lunch, and a networking reception from 5:00–7:00 PM.
In-person registration closes Monday at 5 PM (ET).
Virtual attendance remains available through March 5.
Register here:
/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F32762
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