Make the Road New York
Coverage of Make the Road New York in the Nexus archive.
- ICE Finds New Justification for Immigration Courthouse Arrests, Despite Court Orders
ICE officers arrested at least five people in New York City immigration courts despite court orders banning such arrests in most cases. ICE justified the arrests by citing the criminal histories of the individuals and claiming the courts are the safest location for enforcement. Advocacy groups and attorneys argue the arrests violate court orders and create an intimidating effect.
- NYC immigrants, legal advocates say they’re breathing a cautious sigh of relief as U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 decision, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order to end the practice. Immigrant communities and legal advocates in New York City expressed cautious relief, though concerns remain about ongoing immigration enforcement and recent rulings affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders.
- Trump administration in court win allowed to conduct nationwide fast-track deportations
An appeals court allowed the Trump administration to expand fast-track deportations nationwide, permitting expedited removal of immigrants in the interior of the U.S. who cannot prove they have been in the country for more than two years. The 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld the policy, which had been blocked by lower courts over due process concerns. Judges Justin R. Walker and Neomi Rao supported the decision, while Judge Robert L. Wilkins dissented.
- Trump administration in court win allowed to conduct nationwide fast-track deportations
A U.S. appeals court ruled 2-1 to allow the Trump administration to expand fast-track deportations nationwide, enabling removal of immigrants in the interior who cannot prove two years of U.S. presence. The decision overturned lower court blocks citing due process concerns, with dissenting Judge Robert L. Wilkins opposing the policy's implementation. The Department of Homeland Security praised the ruling, while immigrant rights group Make the Road New York argued the policy lacks adequate notice and safeguards.
- No judge, no hearing: Appeals court OKs Trump’s nationwide fast-track deportations without due process
A U.S. appeals court upheld the Trump administration's expanded fast-track deportation policy, allowing expedited removal of immigrants in the U.S. interior who cannot prove two years of residency. The 2-1 decision by the D.C. Circuit Court vacated lower court rulings that blocked the policy over due process concerns. Judges Justin R. Walker and Neomi Rao supported the policy, while Judge Robert L. Wilkins dissented, arguing it violated immigrant rights.
- Trump administration in court win allowed to conduct nationwide fast-track deportations
An appeals court allowed the Trump administration to expand fast-track deportations nationwide, permitting the removal of immigrants without an immigration judge hearing. The 2-1 decision upheld the policy, which applies to immigrants who cannot prove two years in the U.S., with dissenting judge Robert L. Wilkins opposing the ruling.
- Trump administration gets OK for fast-track deportations from appellate court
A U.S. appellate court approved the Trump administration's expanded use of fast-track deportations for immigrants in the country's interior, allowing removals without immigration judge appearances. The 2-1 decision upheld the policy as lawful, rejecting concerns about due process, while dissenting judge Robert L. Wilkins supported a lower court's block on the policy.
- Trump administration in court win allowed to conduct nationwide fast-track deportations
An appeals court allowed the Trump administration to expand fast-track deportations to the U.S. interior, reversing lower court decisions that blocked the policy over due process concerns. The 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia found the policy did not violate immigrants' rights, enabling removals without immigration judge appearances for those who cannot prove two years of U.S. presence.
- DC Circuit restores Trump’s expedited deportation policy
A D.C. Circuit panel reversed a lower court's block on the Trump administration's expanded expedited removal policy, ruling it does not violate due process. The policy allows expedited deportations for immigrants in the U.S. under two years, including those encountered within 100 miles of the southern border. Make the Road New York sued, arguing the policy circumvents constitutional protections, but the appeals court found no evidence of procedural violations.