immigration reform

With anti-immigration Republicans set to take over the House of Representatives in January, "the time [to act] is now," Mayor Eric Adams says.

“If you start to dismantle that apparatus, we don’t even know how that’s going to affect New York.”

The legislation limits how federal immigration officials can request the NYPD or the DOC to hold individuals for possible deportation.

Vargas said, 'I was released today because I am a low priority and not considered a threat. I would argue that the 11 million undocumented immigrants in this country are not a threat either.'

Two Democrats voted against the bill.

Not only would Espaillat become the first Dominican-born Congressman in US history, but he would also be the first new Congressman for Harlem in 43 years.

Mayor Bloomberg said, "Smart immigration policy protects our borders while ensuring America remains the destination for all those willing to work hard and dream big."

Fed up with the federal government's inaction on behalf of undocumented youth, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has penned an impassioned editorial for the Daily News, calling for New York to lead the way on immigration reform.

Proponents for New York's education agenda say that in addition to assisting immigrants with tuition, an ideal bill would also allow them to have driver's licenses.

Bloomberg's got your back, Magnum. Over two years ago, Representative Anthony