Press Statements
Governor Hochul’s Latest Immigration Proposal Will Increase Collusion With ICE and Put Thousands of New Yorkers In Danger
Albany, NY – Today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an update to her immigration proposal that would allow local police to collude with ICE when they…
Joint Written Testimony Examining Racial Disparities in New York City’s Family Policing System and the Need for Family Miranda Rights
New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth Examining Racial Disparities in New York City’s Family Policing System and the Need for Family Miranda…
New York for All Coalition Responds to Governor Hochul’s Proposed Bill Addressing Protections for Immigrants and Calls for Passage of the New York for All Act
Today, Governor Hochul introduced a proposal acknowledging the grave harm of New York local law enforcement colluding with ICE. In response, the New York for…
The Safer Sanctuary Act Protects an Historic Law; Now Is The Time to Strengthen Sanctuary Further
New York, NY – On Thursday January 29, 2026, the New York City Council voted to override Mayor Adams’ lame duck veto of the Safer…
Stop-and-Frisk on Wheels: NYCLU, NAACP, The Bronx Defenders Sue NYPD for Illegal Racial Profiling, Searches of NYC Drivers
The NYPD subjects Black and Latino drivers to suspicionless vehicle searches at racially disparate levels similar to those at the height of Stop & Frisk …
The Bronx Defenders Statement in Response to Governor Hochul’s 2026 State of the State Address
The Bronx, NY – Following Governor Hochul’s State of the State address on January 13, The Bronx Defenders issued the following statement: “Governor Hochul’s State of…
To Truly Stand with Immigrant New Yorkers, Governor Hochul Must Work With Legislature to Pass ‘New York For All’ This Year
Albany, NY – Following Governor Hochul’s State of the State address, The New York for All Coalition, comprised of directly impacted families, advocacy, labor, faith,…
Hundreds of New Yorkers March for the Disappeared at the Capitol, Calling on Albany to Pass New York for All Act
Photos and videos available here Albany, N.Y. – Hundreds of union members, faith leaders, civil rights and legal advocates and community members across New York State…
The Bronx Defenders and Bronx Cannabis Hub Celebrated Grand Opening of Diamond Dispensary in Williamsburg
Hector Bonilla, system-impacted and long-time Bronx resident, becomes thirteenth independent dispensary to open with Hub’s support Bronx, NY – On Friday, The Bronx Defenders and The Bronx Cannabis Hub proudlycelebratedthe grand opening…
Young People, Attorneys, Advocates, Providers, Clergy, Unions, and Impacted New Yorkers Unite in Coalition to Defend New York’s Landmark Raise the Age Law
“The Coalition to Protect Raise The Age: Build Futures, Invest In Youth” Brings Together 221 Organizations Statewide Coalition Will Work to Preserve the Law, Combat…