Register Now for Deferred Action Legal Assistance for Dreamers
REGISTER NOW FOR DEFERRED ACTION
LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR DREAMERS
Wednesday, August 15
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
St. Mary’s Church
440 Grand Street (between Pitt St. and Attorney St.) – Manhattan
Nearest Subway: Delancey (F), Essex St. (J, M, Z), Grand St. (B, D)
Attendees will:
- receive important information on the new policy
- sign up for upcoming legal clinics to get application assistance for Deferred Action and work permit
- Talk directly to lawyers on whether they qualify
To RSVP, please contact [email protected]
If you are unable to attend but would like to register to receive free legal assistance for Deferred Action requests and work permit applications, please call 212-627-2227 ext. 243 or email [email protected]
Invite your friends and loved ones to the event.
Co-Sponsored By:
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Atlas: DIY
Chinese Progressive Association
Churches United to Save and Heal
El Centro del Inmigrante
New Sanctuary Coalition of NYC
Informational Sessions on Deferred Action for DREAMers
The New York Immigration Coalition will provide several informational sessions on President Obama’s June 15th announcement about Deferred Action for certain young people who were brought into the United States through no fault of their own.
Come get the latest news on Deferred Action. Learn what Deferred Action is and who is eligible for it under this program.
We have already received reports that notarios and other unscrupulous people are trying to scam immigrants by calling this program an amnesty or a way to get your green card. That is false. The Deferred Action program is not an amnesty. Come to one of our sessions and get accurate up-to-date information about this program. These informational sessions are not legal clinics.
Where: The New York Immigration Coalition, 137-139 West 25th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10001 (Between 6th & 7thAvenues). The closest subway stops are 23rd Street on #1, F, and M and 28th Street on #1.
When: Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Time: Each session runs from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
These sessions are free but space is limited. Please RSVP to Jonathan Vidal to attend one of the sessions: [email protected]. For more information, please contact Jonathan at (212) 627-2227 ext. 227.
NYIC Orientation on Deferred Action
August 15: Orientation on Deferred Action
On August 15, 2012, many young undocumented immigrants will be allowed to apply for a temporary work permit and deferred action relief.
All across the country, immigrant rights groups are organizing legal workshops for youth who might be interested in applying. In New York, The New York Immigration Coalition and its partners will hold an orientation workshop on:
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
12 pm
Location TBA
Workshop attendees will receive important information on the new policy and can sign up for upcoming legal clinics to get screened for eligibility and receive assistance from lawyers on beginning the process.
Formal invitation & additional details coming soon
To RSVP, please contact [email protected]
Informational Sessions on Deferred Action for DREAMers
The New York Immigration Coalition will provide several informational sessions on President Obama’s June 15th announcement about Deferred Action for certain young people who were brought into the United States through no fault of their own.
Come get the latest news on Deferred Action. Learn what Deferred Action is and who is eligible for it under this program.
We have already received reports that notarios and other unscrupulous people are trying to scam immigrants by calling this program an amnesty or a way to get your green card. That is false. The Deferred Action program is not an amnesty. Come to one of our sessions and get accurate up-to-date information about this program. These informational sessions are not legal clinics.
Where: The New York Immigration Coalition, 137-139 West 25th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10001 (Between 6th & 7thAvenues). The closest subway stops are 23rd Street on #1, F, and M and 28th Street on #1.
When: Thursday, July 5, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Time: Each session runs from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
These sessions are free but space is limited. Please RSVP to Jonathan Vidal to attend one of the sessions: [email protected]. For more information, please contact Jonathan at (212) 627-2227 ext. 227.
Times Union Editorial: Shame on you, legislators
Times Union Editorial: Shame on you, legislators
As a member of ACCORD, AABANY has been following developments in redistricting. Earlier this week, Magistrate Judge Roanne Mann (EDNY) released Congressional maps in connection with a pending case in Federal court, a little more than a week after being assigned the task. The Times Union editorial has some harsh words to say about the New York state legislature’s inability to draw fair and reasonable lines after working on maps for a year. You can read the full text of the editorial by following the link above. Here’s an excerpt:
THE RIDDLE:
How many legislators does it take to draw fair, nonpartisan maps?
THE ANSWER:
Trick question. They can’t.
It took the state Legislature the better part of a year to come up with new congressional district maps, and then, only with a court breathing down its neck. It took U.S. Magistrate Roanne Mann just eight days to do the same thing — and to do it, by most accounts, much better.
What do you think? Share your comments and reactions here.
WSJ: Senator Schumer Makes His Mark on NY Fed Cts
WSJ: Senator Schumer Makes His Mark on NY Fed Cts
Published in the Wall Street Journal on Oct. 7.
Mr. Schumer, who has a law degree, said he seeks three criteria in a candidate: an excellent legal résumé—as he put it, “no political hacks"—a sense of moderation and diversity.
"When you get all three, that’s the Triple Crown,” he said.
For full story, click on the link in the title.
NYCLA Task Force Issues Report on Impact of Budgets Cuts on SDNY
Here’s the text from NYCLA’s press release on this important issue:
CONTACT: Anita Aboulafia 212 267-6646 ext. 225 [email protected]
NYCLA Task Force Concludes Judicial Budget Cuts on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York May Heighten Security Risks
NYCLA Task Force suggests lack of funding has negative effects on court operations.
New York, NY – August 26, 2011 – The New York County Lawyers’ Association (NYCLA) Task Force on Judicial Budget Cuts, focusing on the effects of budget cuts on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, released a Preliminary Report that concludes security may be at risk at the Daniel P. Moynihan Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street and overall courthouse operations will be affected as a result of anticipated personnel reductions.
“The NYCLA Preliminary Report documents the effect that budget cuts had on the court this current year and will have in fiscal year 2012,” said NYCLA President Stewart D. Aaron. “The Southern District of New York is the Mother Court, the oldest district court in the country. It is important that the Congress and President Barack Obama pay particular heed to the effect of budget cuts in the Southern District, not only because of the impacts on that court, but also because they are emblematic of the issues faced by federal courts around the country.”
The Preliminary Report, released on August 25, includes a detailed letter from Chief Judge of the Southern District of New York, Hon. Loretta A. Preska, noting that fundamental security issues identified in September 2002 have never been addressed due to budgetary considerations. According to the Report, “The courthouse is an obvious terrorist target and has an average of 2,500 visitors or more per day.”
Highlights from the report include:
- Lack of funding has resulted in delays in construction of a visitor’s screening pavilion outside the Moynihan Courthouse public entrance and delays in the relocation and protection of the air intakes.
- Fiscal year 2011 saw budget cuts of 7.6%, resulting in reductions in non-personnel spending.
- Further budget reductions are anticipated for fiscal year 2012, which may require non-judicial personnel reductions of up to 15%.
- In the event of a shutdown, “non-essential” personnel would be furloughed.
“Security at the Courthouse and the safety of Court personnel, attorneys and the public are matters of paramount concern that should be addressed immediately,” said Michael McNamara, chair of the Task Force’s Federal Courts Subcommittee.
Hon. Stephen G. Crane and Michael Miller, co-chairs of the Task Force, stated, “As this report demonstrates, the Federal Court has not been immune to budget cuts.” The Task Force plans to conduct a more in-depth investigation over the next several months, which will include sponsoring a public hearing at NYCLA in the fall, and the preparation of a more comprehensive report on the impact of the budget cuts on the administration of justice.
About the New York County Lawyers’ Association
The New York County Lawyers’ Association (www.nycla.org) was founded in 1908 as the first major bar association in the country that admitted members without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or gender. Since its inception, it has pioneered some of the most far-reaching and tangible reforms in American jurisprudence and has continuously played an active role in legal developments and public policy.
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