“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
HARRIET TUBMAN
Immigration
Preparing for Increased Immigration Enforcement
The current federal administration’s stated intent to prioritize and increase deportations has raised questions and concerns for nonprofit and community-based organizations that provide services to immigrants. In response, the firm created Advisories for New York and New Jersey nonprofits that provide guidance on how to respond if federal immigration authorities appear on-site to conduct enforcement actions. The Advisories explain the rights of nonprofits to permit or deny entry and provide practical advice and protocols on how to interact with law enforcement officials. The advice is grounded in rights arising from the U.S. Constitution (in particular, the Fourth Amendment) and current federal and state policies and practices, which are susceptible to change. The firm intends to update the Advisories if there are changes to the relevant laws, regulations, policies, or enforcement practices.
The firm has also been providing Know Your Rights trainings and presentations to ensure that nonprofits, schools, and other providers of services to immigrants are prepared for increased enforcement actions and feel equipped to proceed with their work in a manner that will permit their employees and the communities they serve to continue participating in these mission-driven services as safely as possible.
The firm has been providing Know Your Rights trainings to ensure that providers of services to immigrants are prepared for increased immigration enforcement actions.
