Advocacy

The BRIDGE Act would extend "provisional protected presence" to DACA-eligible individuals. Under the terms of the bill, a current DACA recipient would receive provisional protected status until the expiration date of his or her DACA status. An individual who is not a DACA recipient but who is eligible for DACA could also apply for provisional protected presence. As with DACA, applicants would be required to pay a reasonable fee, be subject to criminal background checks, and meet a number of eligibility criteria indicating that they came to the United States as minors, grew up in this country, have pursued an education, have not committed any serious crimes, and do not pose a threat to our country.

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ADVOCACY PARTNERS AND ALLIES

New York Immigration Coalition

A membership organization of more than 200 groups that help foster immigrant community leadership and civic engagement, and put immigrants at the table in the major public policy debates of the day.

Council on American-Islamic Relations

Advocacy organization for justice and mutual understanding, with a mission to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build Coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

American Civil Liberties Union

Organization to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States

DREAM Educational Empowerment Program, UWD

A catalyst for educational justice and empowerment for immigrant students.

National Immigration Law Center

The primary advocacy organization in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their families

Educators for Fair Consideration

A coalition to empower undocumented young people to achieve their academic and career goals and actively contribute to society.

Center for American Progress

An independent, nonpartisan policy Institute dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership through bold, progressive ideas as well as strong leadership and concerted action.

Take Action NYC

Take Action NYC helps people in New York City find ways to take action toward social justice and economic justice by providing a centralized, comprehensive protest and political action calendar, as well as listings of groups, resources, and news sources related to activism.

Liberty Defense Project

The Liberty Defense Project is a state-led public-private project to assist immigrants, regardless of status, in obtaining access to legal services and process. The Liberty Defense Project is administered by the New York State Office for New Americans and will be run in partnership with law firms, legal associations, advocacy organizations, major colleges and universities, and bar associations.