By Katie Honan, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com After weeks of confusing messaging on ICE raids, the mayor ordered his staff to stifle criticism of the feds and that he alone will make sure NYC doesn’t lose funding. Mayor Eric Adams gathered his top commissioners and officials early Monday to give […]
By Adriel Orozco, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial Credit: Sheila Fitzgerald / shutterstock.com Click here to know your rights. The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. On January 20, 2025, the day President Trump […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Click here to know your rights. One of the most significant measures in Trump’s immigration executive orders is the mandatory registration of all noncitizens with the U.S. government. The order mandates that every noncitizen, including those with lawful status, provide their fingerprints and register under an obscure and rarely used provision […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and City Comptroller Brad Lander have each articulated distinct positions on this issue, particularly in the context of collaboration with the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The intersection of immigration enforcement and municipal governance has become a focal point […]