Immigrant ARC

Mark those calendars! Registration for Immigrant ARC's 5th Anniversary Celebration is now LIVE! We'll be presenting our Champion of Immigrant Communities and Partner in Justice awards, enjoying amazing food, and hearing from our CEO, Camille Mackler, as she steps down from her role and passes the torch. This will be an event you won't want to miss! Register today: https://lnkd.in/e7XzqtAa

Immigrants' rights are under attack, and we must act NOW. New executive orders are causing chaos. ICE is violating constitutional rights. Unjust deportations are rising. Immigrants are facing a broken court system without legal support. At Immigrant ARC, we refuse to stand by. Our 80+ legal service providers are mobilizing, but we can’t do this alone. Donate now—our board will match every dollar you give! Donate Here: https://bit.ly/3DI1nQG #ImmigrantJustice #ActNow #ProtectImmigrants

"All Americans, no matter what language they speak, or when they arrived in the country, deserve fair opportunities so that we can all thrive together." In response to the latest Executive Order on making English the official language of the United States, the members of the Language Justice Collaborative–namely, New York Immigration Coalition, Asian American Federation, Masa, African Communities Together (ACT), Immigrant ARC, and Haitian Americans United for Progress (HAUP)–released a joint statement. "Stripping language access is not just cruel; it undermines the fundamental principles of justice,” said Camille Mackler, Chief Executive Officer of Immigrant ARC. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e7atNCns

From our partners over at American Immigration Council: "On February 25, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the Trump administration will reanimate a provision of U.S. immigration law that has essentially been dormant for decades: a requirement for all immigrants who did not enter with a visa to register with the federal government after their arrival, and carry proof of their registration with them. The administration is using this forthcoming registration process alongside federal criminal law—which makes it a crime for immigrants to fail to register or fail to carry proof of registration. In doing so, the Trump administration is giving itself another tool to use against immigrants: the threat of criminal prosecution." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUvfcfWp

On February 14, I-ARC, in partnership with Care for Immigrant Families, Vera Institute of Justice, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), and the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican Hispanic and Asian Legislators (BPRHAL), hosted a panel entitled "Navigating Uncertainty: Ensuring Legal Services for Immigrant Communities" during the 2025 NYSBPHA Caucus Weekend. The panel, which discussed the importance of having access to legal representation and passing the Access to Representation Act, featured one of I-ARC's very own: Natalia Nunez Barragan, Senior Manager of Membership and Capacity Building. #I-ARC #immigrantadvocacy #NYSBPHA

Need help finding immigration legal services in NY state but don't know where to start? We've got you covered! Immigrant ARC, in partnership with Cornell Law and the Farmworker Legal Assistance Clinic, has developed a map that details where to locate free or low-cost immigration legal service providers by county. Scan the QR codes below or visit https://lnkd.in/eGVtKivq to find out more! #immigration #immigrationhelp #legalservices

On February 6th and 7th, I-ARC, in partnership with the New York Law School (NYLS) and the Federal Bar Association's Immigration Law Section, hosted the 2025 Annual Asylum and Immigration Conference. The conference brought together academics, policy analysts, immigration attorneys, law students, and paralegals. The agenda featured the latest research on immigration court, Latin American migration policy, and even a book discussion with Jonathan Blitzer on his book, "Everyone Who is Gone is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis". One of our I-ARC team members even got her book signed (and yes, we're jealous). A special thank you to Lenni Benson of the NYLS for all of her hard work on the conference, who left us with a glimmer of hope: "Being in community is the way we get through the darkness." #immigrationadvocacy #NYLS #IARC

Two words: Community. Building. It's part of what makes us who we are, and we'd love nothing more than to share that gift with you at Immigrant Arc's 5??th Anniversary Celebration! On Thursday, May 8, 2025, we’ll gather in New York City to commemorate five years of collaboration, innovation, and impact in advancing immigrant justice. This milestone is a testament to the dedication of our partners, advocates, and community members who work tirelessly to support immigrant New Yorkers. So save the date, bring a friend, and join us on May 8th--more details to come!

?? New Resource Alert: Understanding the Impact of Trump’s Immigration Executive Orders on New York At Immigrant ARC, we’re committed to providing tools and resources to help our community navigate the challenges of evolving immigration policies. That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive breakdown of President Trump’s executive orders and their impact on New York’s immigrant communities. ?? Read our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/eTAwtGtD Here’s what we’re doing to help: ?? Sharing EO breakdowns and expanding our resource databank to equip legal service providers with the tools they need. ?? Coordinating with our members to track and share updates on immigration enforcement activity. ?? Engaging local governments to mitigate harm and protect immigrant communities. ?? Updating our ImmigrantHelpNY.org website with community-facing resources. ?? Providing guidance to schools and community institutions on handling ICE encounters. We invite you to explore this resource, share it with your networks, and join us in supporting immigrant New Yorkers. Together, we can make a difference. #ImmigrantRights #ImmigrationPolicy #CommunitySupport #NewYorkStrong

Our Founder & CEO Camille Mackler presented testimony NYC Council's Oversight Hearing on Protection for Immigrant Communities Testimony: https://bit.ly/4ameGSW #ImmigrantARC #ImmigrationAdvocacy #NYCLeadership #SanctuaryCity #ImmigrantRights #SocialJustice