In episode four of City Hall Free for All, the hosts discuss the dubious criminal case against Letitia James, Andrew Cuomo’s ambivalent reaction that move by Donald Trump’s Justice Department, and much more. Then, City Council Immigration Chair and longtime Democratic Socialists of American member Alexa Avilés joins for a conversation about Trump’s immigration crackdown, […]
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How the Federal Shutdown Will Impact New Yorkers
Food benefits, funding for public housing and air-traffic control could see changes as Congress feuds over funding.
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Asylum-Seekers in Panic Over Trump’s Unclear $100 Fee
The immigration court system's lack of clarity about when and how to pay new fees sparked chaos and misinformation among immigrants with pending asylum applications.
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Rikers Officer Shared Info With ICE in Sanctuary Violation, Probe Finds
Department of Investigation finds jail employees got no training on strict rules against giving federal authorities information about immigrants.
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Amtrak Police Arrests Surge at Penn Bathroom Cruising Spot
Federal law enforcement turned a person they arrested in the transit hub directly over to ICE.
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Trump’s ICE Tries to Deport Man Caring for Terminally Ill Wife
Duwayne Baugh is his wife’s prime caregiver as she battles a rare and aggressive cancer. But a years-old gun charge has the legal permanent resident in ICE detention, facing deportation to a country he hasn’t set foot in since 1995.
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Homeland Security Arrests 11 NY Elected Officials Inside 26 Federal Plaza
The group included 10 state lawmakers, all Democrats, along with city Comptroller Brad Lander.
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Judge Slams ICE for Overcrowding and Inhumane Conditions at 26 Federal Plaza Lockup
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday, which extends capacity restrictions inside an ICE holding area at 26 Federal Plaza.
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Cold Welcome for Russian Activists Seeking Safety in New York
Asylum-seekers asking for refuge from Putin’s crackdowns have been detained and fast-tracked for deportation — an ordeal that began under Biden and has grown more perilous under Trump.
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Detainee Accused of Tren de Aragua Affiliation Starts Hunger Strike
Multiple judges have ruled that there’s little evidence that the Venezuelan man is a member of the notorious gang, but he remains in ICE custody nonetheless.