We're demanding the Trump Admin give answers over the status & oversight of the medical deferred action program, which allows immigrants to apply to remain in the US if they're in extreme medical need.
They won't say who runs the program & are denying immigrants in dire need.
ICYMI: Earlier this week, NYC community groups filed a lawsuit to block Trump's #PublicCharge rule before it takes effect on Oct 15th, marking the 6th lawsuit to be filed across the nation.
Watch highlights from our press conference here.
#BREAKING: We have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s #PublicCharge rule to help ensure that our clients & all immigrant NYers are able to continue accessing the public assistance programs that they and their families need to thrive.
"You don’t get to rewrite the American story; you don’t get to rewrite our values; and you don’t get to break the law. We'll see you in court."
My op-ed on why we are suing to stop the Trump Admin's new Public Charge Rule.
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https://t.co/729ciCXj35
The Trump Admin needs to be held accountable for the devastating, life long effect of detention on young people as it pursues its heartless and unlawful goal of closing our borders to black and brown immigrants.
BREAKING: We filed a lawsuit against the Trump Admin's new rule seeking to prolong the detention of immigrant children & circumvent the Flores Settlement Agreement.
Detaining people, especially children, under cruel conditions that fail to meet basic human needs is
unacceptable.
Let's be clear. Long standing, law abiding immigrants and their families will be shut out of the American Dream. We must stop Trump's mean and unlawful public charge policies from going into effect. #PublicCharge
#BREAKING: The Trump Admin. just finalized its “public charge” regulation, forcing families to choose between health care, food and other necessities, and a safe, stable future in the U.S.
Read our full statement here https://t.co/P81Bjtq78K.
#ProtectFamilies
“Do not disenroll from benefits unless you have spoken with an expert—it’s extremely important to get qualified assistance to determine how to best protect yourself and your family” —Hasan Shafiqullah @LegalAidNYC
.@NYCHealthSystem remains absolutely committed to taking care of all New Yorkers, regardless of their #immigration status, and we will continue – no matter what – to provide care for them and their families: https://t.co/6mK6rVxcvc #PublicCharge
#BREAKING: The Trump Admin. just finalized its “public charge” regulation, forcing families to choose between health care, food and other necessities, and a safe, stable future in the U.S.
Read our full statement here https://t.co/P81Bjtq78K.
#ProtectFamilies
#BREAKING: ICE agents attempted to raid the Women In Need (WIN) homeless shelter is East NY. While this #ICEraid attempt failed & no one was arrested, we urge other City shelters & immigrant communities to remain on high alert.
Read our full statement at https://t.co/6iXvMqsLpF.