Special thanks to Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera in Buffalo is fighting to ensure that all immigrants in New York have an attorney who is fighting for them. Immigrants who have an attorney have a 60% chance of winning their case where 17% do without an attorney. #AccesstoRepresentation
Found myself posing with fellow baddie 💥 changemaker tal from #RaisetheWage we had a moment to catch up on the priorities of our communities like better wages and #AccesstoRepresentation
Vulnerable families should not have to pay extremely high prices for legal services or navigate complex immigration laws and court procedures alone. Let’s pass the Access to Representation Act this session!
#AccessToRepresentation
Sarah Rogerson Live feed of Sarah Rogerson on their way to make sure Budget Negotiators include #AccesstoRepresentation funding.
❌No one should be forced to represent themselves in court against trained attoneys.
The #AccesstoRepresentation Act would make NY the first state to establish a right to counsel for people in immigration proceedings.
📞Call Governor Kathy Hochul & demand her to prioritize #ARA !
NICE: New Immigrant Community Empowerment & TakeRoot Justice partnership to educate #immigrants & #asylumseekers about their legal options. We agreed with New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), Catalina Cruz, Esq. & Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal - #AccesstoRepresentation Act because legal representation in immigration proceedings matters.
Thank you, Dina, for sharing your story of fleeing danger and receiving political asylum with help from Neighbors Link. Having a lawyer makes all the difference. As final budget negotiations happen,
Governor Kathy Hochul must prioritize #AccesstoRepresentation
#CARE4IF
All I’m saying is that Lady Liberty was an immigrant….. 😉 #AccesstoRepresentation CARE for Immigrant Families
📞CALL IN DAY: As NYS leadership finalizes the budget & we need #CARE4IF to be included.
Join the #CARE4IF coalition & call your rep to demand support for the #AccesstoRepresentation Act in our state budget!
Carl E. Heastie: (518) 455-3791
Sen. Stewart-Cousins: (518) 455-2715
NY demands #AccessToRepresentation for our immigrant neighbors! CARE for Immigrant Families members Vera Institute of Justice Immigrant ARC Mixteca Organization Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC & more rallied outside Governor Kathy Hochul office today w/ amazing allies Comptroller Brad Lander & Antonio Reynoso for $120M the final budget! #CARE4IF
Albany yesterday with New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) fighting for the #AccesstoRepresentation Act (ARA). Gov. Hochul, keep us in the budget!
Assemblymember Raga has been a strong advocate for immigrant rights throughout his career and has actively supported vital legislation such as #Coverage4All and #AccesstoRepresentation . Join us in honoring his work on June 10th: cis-nyc.org/celebrate
Governor Kathy Hochul we are here at the NYS Capitol to continue to remind you that we will NOT allow immigrants to be forgotten in the budget! #ARA is a NECESSITY in our communities! CARE for Immigrant Families New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) ColumbiaCounty Sanctuary Mvmt #FundExcludedWorkers Neighbors Link
🚨Happening Now: We are in Albany with one message: NYers need #AccesstoRepresentation !
The Access to Representation Act would make New York the first state to establish a right to counsel for people in immigration proceedings.
📺Watch Live: nyic.me/carelive
Glad to be #AccesstoRepresentation rally this afternoon. Everyone in immigration court deserves access to legal representation.
The barriers that exists for immigrants trying to access the law reminds me of Kafka’s “Before the Law.” Pass #AccesstoRepresentation ! Due process rights are at risk when forced to fend off anti-immigrants, in a complex and biased system, on your own.
Don Pedro shares his hope for the NYS Legislature to recognize the significance and immediate need of #AccessToRepresentation New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC)
URGENT: We are fighting to guarantee access to legal counsel for all NYers facing deportation. Join us by calling Sen. Stewart-Cousins (518) 455-2715 & Carl E. Heastie (518)455-3791 to demand support for the #AccesstoRepresentation Act and $120Million in the budget!
📽️NEW: Yesterday, hundreds of immigrant advocates rallied to demand passage of the #AccesstoRepresentation Act!
Immigrant NYers who can’t afford to hire an attorney are forced to represent themselves in court—regardless of age.
Governor Kathy Hochul, THIS AIN’T RIGHT!
Today, we’re joining the growing campaign to pass the #AccessToRepresentation Act to guarantee access to legal counsel for all New Yorkers facing deportation. #ARA #CARE4Immigrants .