Policy Advocacy
Policy Priorities
ICARE’s policy priorities underscore our commitment to safeguarding and advancing immigrant rights, as well as addressing critical issues faced by young immigrants in New York City.
We firmly believe that fundamental rights and universal access to legal representation should be available to all immigrants, regardless of their race, ethnicity, language preference, or immigration status.
We recognize transformative policies are essential to create a more inclusive and equitable New York City for all its residents.
We advocate for policies that protect immigrants’ rights, demanding that young immigrants are treated fairly and equitably and provided opportunities to grow and thrive.
KEY FOCUS AREAS:
● Advocate for universal access to representation for all NYC residents regardless of legal residency and immigration status
● Promote pathways to citizenship
● Fight back against legislation that promotes anti-immigrant sentiment and seeks to restrict immigrant rights
Current bills
New York
Campaign for Access, Representation, and Equality for Immigrant Families (CARE4IF)
Access to Representation Act
Federal
Fairness to Freedom Act
Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act
The Immigration Court Efficiency & Children’s Court Act of 2023
Working for Immigrant Safety & Empowerment Act (WISE)
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act
Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development Act (SHIELD Act)
