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Unions back bill to give immigrants legal representation in New York
Unions back bill to give immigrants legal representation in New York
Unions back bill to give immigrants legal representation in New York
Feb. 03, 2023 || City & State
“Our partners in labor are once again standing up for immigrant communities by recognizing the need for legal services,” Cruz said.
NY Immigration Coalition pushes for Access to Representation Act
Unions back bill to give immigrants legal representation in New York
Unions back bill to give immigrants legal representation in New York
Jan. 09, 2023 || Spectrum News 1
“Folks who are in immigration proceedings, who do not have immigration legal counsel, end up losing simply because they are going up against a government-trained lawyer without any support,“ Awawdeh explained.
Hochul must open the Golden Door to immigrants
Immigration advocates want legal aid, Medicaid expansions
Immigration advocates want legal aid, Medicaid expansions
Jan. 09, 2023 || Daily News
Hochul can take a big step towards meeting this moment, by establishing a rock-solid guarantee of due process and representation for all of New York’s immigrants, including these recent arrivals. By making a $100 million investment — less than 0.05% of New York’s budget — Hochul can secure the passage of the Access to Representation Act.
Immigration advocates want legal aid, Medicaid expansions
Immigration advocates want legal aid, Medicaid expansions
Immigration advocates want legal aid, Medicaid expansions
Jan. 12, 2023 || Times Union
“When they go into these proceedings, ordinary folks are up against a government-trained attorney whose sole purpose is to get them out of the country,” said Murad Awawdeh