“My children are voters & they are excited to vote next month. They’ll be voting with our community in mind. We must ensure that every vote has equal access—whether by mail, early voting, or on Election Day.” Our member Sonia said at presser w/ @handsoffnyc.bsky.social outside Farley Post Office.

Now we’re hearing from a leader at @maketheroadny.bsky.social and she talks about every voter should be able to exercise their right to vote without fear and intimidation.

Your vote is your voice - and New Yorkers don't shut our mouths for anybody. We're proud to join @handsoffnyc.bsky.social and our partners to help New Yorkers know their rights and cast their ballots, and we’re ready to take to the courts and the streets to protect the vote.

Today, we are at the Farley post office building in Manhattan with @handsoffnyc.bsky.social and allies to say loud and clear: HANDS OFF OUR VOTE! We are ready to prepare and activate New Yorkers to vote and, following the election, organize them to protect the results.

🎟️WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS to see The Strokes with us on Friday, October 2nd, and Dom Dolla on Saturday, October 3rd! Leave a comment with your favorite The Strokes song or Dom Dolla mix, and we will pick one lucky winner for each event. Winners will be announced TODAY, Thursday, October 1st at 5 PM!

Join us this Sunday, 10/4 as we claim our power and fight to ensure every eligible voter can cast their ballot, and that every vote is counted. Our Co-Executive Director, Natalia Aristizabal will be one of the speakers! RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

“'It has overcrowded severely the 26 Fed hold rooms, subjecting detainees for extended periods to inhumane conditions that violate the Constitution, not to mention any decent concern for the Golden Rule or the demands of humanity,' added Judge Kaplan."

ICE Ordered to Avoid Overcrowding Manhattan Detention Site (1)

US immigration officials must make permanent changes to prevent future overcrowding and ensure attorney access at its holding facility at a lower Manhattan immigration courthouse, a federal judge rule...

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🎒📚This Saturday, the weather didn’t stop our Back-to-School Bash Block Party at Bushwick Campus. Every year, this event is designed to help students navigate the school year & connect them to community resources, including #KnowYourRights materials, health services, college access programs, & more.

We continue to keep us safe. ✊🧊 Access and share #KnowYourRights materials so we can keep our families, neighbors and fellow New Yorkers safe during these troubling times. Find these resources in English and Spanish at: weprotectusny.org

“'[These abuses] are part of a broader pattern of cruelty and lawlessness that has characterized this administration’s treatment of immigrants over the past year inflicting profound harm, & undermining the rights and safety of citizens & noncitizens alike,'” said Harold Solis, our co-legal director.

Judge rules ICE sought to 'inflict punishment' on immigrants held in NY

A federal judge ordered rules put in place to end 'inhumane' conditions at 26 Federal Plaza be made permanent.

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Our gala exhibit is always picture perfect! 📸 This year, the #MRNYgala will feature photos taken by members on 35mm cameras that highlight what joy means in their lives. 🎟️ Come check out this year’s exhibit for yourself! Buy your tickets here: maketheroadny.org/gala

BREAKING: A judge ruled that ICE must improve the inhumane conditions at the immigration detention center at 26 Federal Plaza. This is good news. Our fight isn't over until every abusive detention facility is shut down for good.

VICTORY! Earlier this morning, a U.S. District Court granted a permanent injunction requiring ICE to improve detention conditions and mitigate overcrowding at 26 Fed Plaza. Last year, the court granted a preliminary injunction but today’s ruling solidifies these rights for all future detainees.

🏥 This morning, our members joined the Healthcare Needs All of Us rally to highlight the role of immigrants in providing essential services in caregiving within hospitals, nursing homes, and more. We're committed to fight to restore legal status for TPS holders & for a path to citizenship for all!

ICE isn’t just ripping our families and communities apart, they’re also damaging our already struggling healthcare system. TODAY, on 9/24, join us as we tell Congress to stop funding these cruel deportations and prioritize funding our health. #HealthcareNeedsAllofUs 📲 healthcareneedsallofus.org

✏️ Bushwick Campus welcomes our youth back to school! This Saturday, September 26th, we’re hosting our annual Bushwick Back-to-School Bash to provide students with information and materials to help their school journey this year. Join us for this kickoff to the new school year!

Six families have lost someone they loved at the hands of federal immigration agents. TODAY at 3:30 PM ET, Congress will listen to their stories and hold DHS accountable. Join us in bearing witness, because these families deserve to be heard, and they are not alone: facebook.com/SenBlumenthal/

"A third challenge was filed in Manhattan federal court on 17 September. Plaintiffs include Make the Road New York, [and others]. The complaint alleges the rule violates the Administrative Procedure Act & conflicts with federal immigration law. Those arguments remain allegations before the court."

Advocate Calls Trump Administration Public Charge Rule 'Interesting and Horrifying' After Lawsuit

The Trump public charge rule took effect on 18 September as New York and advocacy groups challenged its broader immigration test in federal court.

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"A group of advocacy organizations [including Make the Road NY] filed their own lawsuit against the rule in the Southern District of NY on Thursday, arguing it violates the Immigration & Nationality Act. 'At its core, this new rule is cruel,' said Becca Telzak, co-exec director of Make the Road."

Why Trump’s new rule for green card applicants is sparking controversy | CNN Politics

A new Trump administration rule that is expected to make it harder for many legal immigrants to obtain green cards if they receive or are deemed likely to need public assistance is set to take effect ...

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🥙🎶 Earlier this month, our Workers Committee gathered for a late summer picnic at our Queens office to celebrate family and resilience. As our immigrant communities continue being targeted by this administration, it’s important to find joy and hope in each other.

🎬 Traces of Home invites us to reflect on where we come from, what we carry with us, and where we find home within ourselves. The search for family history becomes a deeply personal journey exploring identity, displacement, & the meaning of home. Get tix: angelikafilmcenter.com/nyc/movies/d...

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! As our immigrant communities face a devastating deportation campaigns, it is important to remember the value our culture adds to the tapestry of our country. We've faced obstacles before & have overcome them with resilience & joy. This will be no different.

🎬 What begins as a search for family history and cultural connection becomes a deeply personal journey exploring identity, displacement, belonging, and the meaning of home. We are excited to offer a pair of tickets during the opening weekend of Traces of Home! 🧵 (1/2)

“'The consequences are profound,”' said Arline Cruz Escobar, the director of health programs at Queens-based immigration group Make the Road New York. 'We are already witnessing the chilling effects that the new rule is intended to create.'"

‘People could die’: City, state sue Trump admin over immigration rule change — Queens Daily Eagle

New York City and State sued the Trump administration on Monday over a new rule that would force immigrant families to choose between their immigration status and potentially life-saving public progra...

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🗳️✊We will protect our elections. Our vote, our power! Today, we joined the Long Island Votes coalition to kick off our efforts to protect the rights of all voters. We urge voters to be prepared, take advantage of early voting, and get trained to support other community members.

"In one case, Cruz Escobar of Make the Road NY said, the mother of a child who is a U.S. citizen and has a disability asked whether she should end the child’s Medicaid coverage because she feared immigration consequences."

‘Cruelty is the point’: NYC, NY AG challenge Trump rule expanding ‘public charge’ test for green cards | amNewYork

New York City and state Attorney General Letitia James filed parallel federal lawsuits Monday challenging a Trump administration rule and accompanying

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We know from experience that policies like this generate widespread fear and confusion, particularly among mixed-status immigrant families. The public charge rule is expected to take effect on Friday but we remain committed to continue fighting back against the federal gov's cruel targeting.

"Arline Cruz Escobar, director of health programs at Make the Road NY, said she has discussions with lawful immigrant families about whether it’s safe to receive food assistance, Medicaid services for children with disabilities & even to allow their children to take advantage of free school meals."

New York City leads lawsuit against Trump’s ‘public charge’ immigration rule

The city and the New York attorney general, along with other municipalities around the country, filed lawsuits in federal court.

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"Because of the rule change, some families will likely be confused and in fear of accessing any kind of public benefit, even if they might still qualify to receive it, said Arline Cruz, director of health programs at Make the Road New York, an immigrant rights organization."

States sue to stop Trump rule that would make it harder for some immigrants to get green cards | CNN

New York and 21 other states are suing the Trump administration to block a new Department of Homeland Security rule they said would give immigration officials wider discretion to deny green cards, vis...

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This morning, we stood with Mayor Mamdani & NY Attorney General Letitia James as they announced New York’s lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule, alongside other states and cities. The stakes could not be higher. See what our Director of Health Programs said.