The 16th biennial NIIC - National Immigrant Inclusion Conference wrapped up powerfully in Houston yesterday. A powerful time to gather and power up for the work ahead. A special treat to be joined by Cristela Alonzo for a moment of laughter! Mil gracias NPNA team, national partners, and regional hosts!

"Why aren’t the voices of those living through floods, droughts, and forced displacement at the center of discussions?"

Between an impending Trump admin and Mayor Adams openly seeking to roll back existing protections for NY immigrants, the need to pass Intro 214 to prevent detention and separation is more urgent than ever! Tell your @NYCCounil member to get #ICEOutNYC now: p2a.co/ZblBl11T

ACT joined Rep. Yvette Clarke & lawmakers urging Biden to protect Black immigrants during the lame duck session. Nils Kinuani, ACT’s Federal Policy Manager, was proud to be quoted in their letter calling for action like extending TPS & clearing backlogs. #ProtectBlackImmigrants

Together in the fight! ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

ACT stands firmly against the Laken Riley Act (S.5). This bill endangers immigrant families, threatens TPS holders, and undermines due process. It’s a pathway to mass detention and deportation—not safety. We call on all Senators to reject this harmful legislation.

“Where was this concern for black jobs when he was in the White House last time?” Amaha from African Communities Together makes a strong point, highlighting how we are put against each other instead of coming together. Let’s remember, we are a welcoming state!

African Communities Together Jeremiah, a member from African Communities Together and an immigrant from Sierra Leon, pays his taxes & contributes to his community—he just wants the continue doing this ⤵️

Knowing your rights isn’t just important—it can be life-saving. In moments of uncertainty with ICE or police, these tips can protect you and your loved ones from unnecessary harm or legal trouble.

We are closely monitoring the rising concerns within African immigrant communities in Prince George’s County as Donald Trump returns to presidency. ACT member, Imam Teslim Alghlai addresses the growing fears in a NBC4 Washington report: 🔗nbcwashington.com/news/local/inc…

ACT is disheartened by Congress’s passage of the #LakenRileyAct, a dangerous anti-immigrant bill that undermines due process, expands mandatory detention—even for unproven charges—and allows children to face indefinite detention. We oppose this attack on immigrant communities.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was extended for Sudan for 18 months, beginning 4/20/25 and ending 10/19/26. Current TPS beneficiaries must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period, 1/17/25, through 3/18/25. federalregister.gov/documents/2025…

Adrienne Adams Diana Ayala Alexa Avilés Council Member Shahana Hanif African languages often get overlooked. With the new Community Interpreter Bank, organizations like African Communities Together will be able to provide more language translations for African communities in NYC!

The Laken Riley Act is a xenophobic attack on immigrants, fueling racial profiling and criminalization. By signing it into law, Trump escalates his anti-immigrant agenda, endangering millions, stripping due process, and tearing families apart.

We are disappointed by the Trump administration’s revocation of TPS for Venezuela. The extension would protect nearly 600,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. from being deported to dangerous conditions. This is an attempt to gut humane legal immigration programs. nytimes.com/2025/01/28/us/…

Today, we joined our partners in the Language Justice Collaborative, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Members, and partners, to announce the launch of New York City’s first-ever Community Interpreter Bank and the Protect NYC Families initiative!

ICE is allowed to lie to detain you. Swipe through to learn the common tactics they use—and how to protect yourself.

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If you're trying to locate a loved one or someone you know who may be detained by ICE, here's a clear guide to help you through the process.