Immigrant Advocates Rally to Oppose Deportation Agenda in Albany

Albany, NY —
On Thursday, November 21 at 6 PM, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), Adelante Student Voices, Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM), Eden Rose Foundation Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE), elected officials, member organizations, allies, and immigrant New Yorkers will rally and hold a press conference at West Capitol Park. 

The Capital District has historically been, and will continue to be, a welcoming place for immigrants. Like other upstate cities including Buffalo, Rochester and Utica, Albany has seen its economy and culture rebuilt by the contributions of immigrant and refugee neighbors. As we enter an uncertain time around the next Presidential administration, immigrant advocates and allies will stand together in solidarity with all immigrants in our communities.

When: Thursday, November 21 at 6 PM

Where: West Capitol Park, Eagle St, Albany, NY 12210
The event will also be streamed on Facebook Live simultaneously: link

Who:
Jahaira Roldan, New York Immigration Coalition
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan
Assembly Member Patricia Fahy, District 109
Daniel Butterworth, Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) 
Iridian Lucas Garcia, Columbia County Sanctuary Movement
Hayden Schwartz, Eden Rose Foundation 
Susie Ximenez & Student Leaders, Adelante Student Voices
Impacted Individuals

About the New York Immigration Coalition: The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy & advocacy organization that represents over 200 immigrant and refugee rights groups throughout New York. The NYIC serves one of the largest and most diverse newcomer populations in the United States. The multi-racial and multi-sector NYIC membership base includes grassroots and nonprofit community organizations, religious and academic institutions, labor unions, as well as legal and socioeconomic justice organizations. The NYIC not only establishes a forum for immigrant groups to voice their concerns, but also provides a platform for collective action to drive positive social change. Since its founding in 1987, the NYIC has evolved into a powerful voice of advocacy by spearheading innovative policies, promoting and protecting the rights of immigrant communities, improving newcomer access to services, developing leadership and capacity, expanding civic participation, and mobilizing member groups to respond to the fluctuating needs of immigrant communities.