Jul 3, 2019 · The center lists seven municipalities in the state that it considers to be sanctuary jurisdictions: Albany, Ithaca, New York City as well as Franklin, Nassau, Onondaga and St. Lawrence counties.

Feb 8, 2024 · Recent incidents in New York City have fueled fear-mongering and baseless attacks on sanctuary city policies. New York’s long-standing sanctuary policies are public safety measures – laws that protect entire communities and encourage immigrants to …

New York City is designated as a sanctuary city, and its policies in place include: • Refusing to detain individuals solely based on their immigration status. • Refusing to inquire about immigration status when providing services to the public. • Limiting the amount of information shared with federal immigration authorities.

Jan 17, 2025 · New York’s status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants has shifted over time. Now, as President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to enter office, it may shift once again. The...

Jan 22, 2025 · States, counties and cities across the U.S. have adopted policies to limit cooperation with immigration agents who seek to deport undocumented immigrants.

Jan 19, 2017 · Several states and hundreds of municipalities—including New York City and other local governments throughout New York State—have enacted sanctuary laws and policies that prohibit or substantially restrict the involvement of state and local law enforcement agencies with federal immigration enforcement.

Feb 13, 2024 · Here’s a guide to the policies that together define the “sanctuary city” idea in New York City and how they impact immigrants, whether they’re wrapped up in criminal proceedings or not.

Feb 2, 2017 · The New York Civil Liberties Union urges all jurisdictions in New York State to adopt “sanctuary” policies and is available to provide assistance in this process. Why do these proposals make good policy sense? Local law enforcement involvement in federal immigration enforcement harms public safety.

Jan 6, 2025 · New York City’s sanctuary laws do not stop deportation from happening in New York City. MOIA’s Sanctuary City Laws in NYC Booklet Our sanctuary laws prioritize public safety, due process, and trust over immigration enforcement. Download our Sanctuary City Laws in NYC booklet in multiple languages to learn more.

Oct 7, 2024 · In a climate of increasing anti-immigrant sentiment and with an administration who has explicitly spoken out against sanctuary cities and states, New York officials are facing significant challenges protecting immigrants.