Immigrant Defense Project
@ImmDefense
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The Immigrant Defense Project (IDP) fights for fundamental fairness, due process, and justice for all immigrants. #stopICEcold
New York, NY
Joined March 2013
"We cannot be a welcoming city for immigrant New Yorkers while colluding with ICE to funnel community members into immigration jails" says @ImmDefense ED, Marie Mark. "We must pass @CMShahanaHanif's bill Intro 214 once and for all!" #ProtectourFutures #ICEOutNYC
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S5/HR29 aka the "Laken Riley Act" is an attack on our rights to due process, and turning people over to ICE for detention and deportation *after* they've served their sentence is a form of double punishment. More info on the bill in this @NIPNLG resource:
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RT @thenyic: ⚠️ Eric Adams’ Department of Social Services provided protocols to shelter staff to let ICE into buildings without a judicial…
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RT @MaketheRoadNY: Following the announcement from @NassauExec Bruce Blakeman that Nassau County will enter into an agreement allowing loca…
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RT @reprolegalfund: @ImmDefense provides KYR guides, legal advice, and more. Check out @ImmAdvocates legal directory:
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For more information on the bill and how to protect each other during this time, @NIPNLG has an informative community explainer:
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🔊 Everyone - regardless of immigration status - has a right to due process if they're arrested for or convicted of a crime. IDP's Director of Advocacy on @BrianLehrer @WNYC speaks about immigrant rights, due process, and importance of sanctuary policies:
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You have rights regardless of immigration status. If you ever encounter ICE, REMEMBER: 🔇You have the right to remain silent ⚖️You have the right to speak to a lawyer 🚫You don’t have to sign anything Download our multilingual #KnowYourRights resources:
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RT @BeyondLegalAid: Today we want to share important information from a Know Your Rights with ICE training presented by @ImmDefense, Survei…
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You have rights regardless of immigration status. Thanks for the shoutout and check out the article for ways to prepare if your or a loved one are at risk of deportation. While you're there, remember to also brush up on your rights when encountering #ICE:
Preparing for Mass #Deportation—What You Can Do @JustFuturesLaw
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RT @ImmJustice: Congress has passed the Laken Riley Act, an anti-immigrant bill that will expand mandatory immigrant detention and give bil…
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🧡 For the full printable list with more details, visit
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RT @BeyondLegalAid: Beyond attorneys attended a Know Your Rights with ICE training presented by @ImmDefense, Surveillance Resistance Lab &…
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RT @MaketheRoadNY: With all the uncertainty around ICE raids, we need to ensure that we do not spread further fear within our communities,…
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