Biden Proposes Citizenship Path for Undocumented Immigrants

Biden Proposes Citizenship Path for Undocumented Immigrants

Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com By Jordan Andrews | MSN President Biden called for a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants already in the US, including those who arrived during his administration. He emphasized the need for documentation and immigration reform, particularly for young DREAMers. Biden said, “Now, it doesn’t address everything I’d like — […]

What Exactly Is a Sanctuary City and What Does That Mean for NYC?

What Exactly Is a Sanctuary City and What Does That Mean for NYC?

By Gwynne Hogan Rachel Holliday Smith | February 13, 2024 The January brawl between NYPD officers and migrants in Times Square that went viral has sparked a national firestorm over long-standing sanctuary city policies that restrict cooperation between federal authorities and local law enforcement. Republicans seized on the attack to argue that sanctuary laws should be changed. […]

Grieving Families Act Reintroduced in Senate

Grieving Families Act Reintroduced in Senate

Listen to the interview with New York State Trial Lawyers Association President, David Scher, here: New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Chair of the NYS Senate Judiciary Committee, reintroduced the Grieving Families Act (2024-S8485) on Monday, landmark legislation that reforms and modernizes New York’s antiquated wrongful death statute. The legislature passed the bill with overwhelming bipartisan […]