2020
NYS
Immigrant Action
Our Mission
The New York State Immigrant Action is dedicated to the advancement of immigrant rights in New York.
The Action Fund is created to build and enhance the political power of individuals supporting immigrants and humane immigration policies.
It was formed exclusively for the purpose of promoting the rights and socio-economic well-being of immigrants and refugees in New York State.
Meet Us
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The New York State Immigrant Action facebook page gives you full access to what we have to offer. Just click on “like” and we’ll send you weekly updates on new posts and new features, as well as a chance for you to get involved in our web-based organizing for immigrant rights. We’ll let you know about forums and events we sponsor throughout New York State, as well as special alerts when important legislative votes are about to take place.
Latest News
Latino Republicans Call for Drop-Out
Recently, presidential candidate Herman Cain called for solving illegal immigration by securing our border with a moat filled with alligators and an electrified “great wall of China.” Throughout his campaign, Cain has emphasized his “problem solving” abilities and...
The Man Behind Alabama’s Anti-Immigrant Law
State Senator Scott Beason is the man behind Alabama’s worst in the nation's anti-immigrant law. Beason is a hard-core rightist who is so committed to an ideology that he has placed the county that Birmingham is on the verge of bankruptcy because he won’t let them...
Save Birthright Citizenship
Sign our new petition demanding that our elected officials speak out against the effort by conservatives to strip the children of undocumented immigrants of their citizenship. Since 1868, anyone born in the United States has been a U.S. citizen. Now, anti-immigrant...
Petition for Justice in Suffolk
Our friends at the Long Island Immigrant Alliance are asking that you sign a petition calling for meaningful reforms to address Suffolk County’s poor record on hate crimes. As I reported last week, Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy has repeatedly tried to derail the...
Introduction To New York State Immigrant Action
The New York State Immigrant Action web site aims to put the power to change our treatment of immigrants directly into your hands. This site will give you the information and tools you need to make life better for immigrants in our state. But while our...
What Rights Do Refugees Have?
Refugees are people who have been forced to flee their home country due to persecution or a fear of persecution. They often seek asylum in other countries, but may not be granted the same rights as citizens. In some cases, refugees are even detained or deported...
What is Immigrant Rights?
Immigrant rights are the civil rights of immigrants, both documented and undocumented. These rights include but are not limited to: the right to work; the right to education; the right to due process under the law; and the right to equal protection under the law....
What Does It Mean To Be An Immigrant?
Immigration is a word that has been tossed around a lot recently. It can refer to someone moving from one country to another, or it can be used on an individual level, such as when you emigrate from Massachusetts to California. What does this mean? Well, if we're...
Immigrants And Refugees In USA
The United States of America is a land of immigrants, and this has been true since the country's inception. Throughout its history, people from all over the world have come to America in search of opportunity for themselves and their families. This article breaks down...
Tips to Help Immigrants Use Water to Relax & Stay Healthy
Immigrants are often subjected to stressful situations. Despite the challenges that immigrants experience, they need to learn to keep fit and stay healthy. Even with basic things like water, immigrants can easily learn to relax and live healthy lifestyles. Water is...
6 Security Tools Used to Screen Immigrants
Immigration control and U.S. border security are among the most divisive and hottest American political topics today. Even so… Technology is an important aspect of border security in America, not politics. It contains a flood of people from across the globe and...
Introduction To New York State Immigrant Action
The New York State Immigrant Action
web site aims to put the power to change our treatment of immigrants directly into your hands. This site will give you the information and tools you need to make life better for immigrants in our state.
But while our organization may be in its infancy, it mobilizes the talent and knowledge of some of the most experienced immigrant analysts and activists in New York State.
The centerpiece of our new site is our Congressional Report Cards. We will soon have a report card for every member of the New York delegation in our nation’s capital. These report cards give you an immigration insider’s view of how your Senators and Congressperson are protecting and advancing immigrant rights. And we don’t hold back, either with praise or criticism.
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New York State
IMMIGRANT ACTION
1121 Rosewood Lane
New York, NY 10048
(212)938-9851