On Monday, January 13 the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) rallied at the State Capitol to advocate for a FY25 budget and legislative agenda to protect the rights and ensure the well-being of immigrant New Yorkers.

This year, NYIC will campaign to: Guarantee equitable access to a lawyer in immigration court for all by passing the Access to Representation Act and BUILD Act. Ensure state and local law enforcement operates independently of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by passing New York for All (NY4All). Improve access and delivery of language services by advancing the Language Access Expansion Act. Provide greater support to families and children through the passage of the Working Families Tax Credit Act.

We hear from Murad Awawdeh of the Coalition; Senator Andrew Gounardes; and Maryam Khaldi of the Arab American Association of New York. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.