We are appalled by the hate-filled attack on members of Central Synagogue. All of us are at our most vulnerable during worship and acts of hate like these are a threat to all New Yorkers. We are grateful to the NYPD for their swift response.

NEW DATE: On May 14 @handsoffnyc.bsky.social & ICNY will gather for a timely & grounding conversation with faith leaders across NYC. Please join this faith leader convo!

RSVP at: bit.ly/4mL1EEz

#iceout #handsoff #faith #electionprotection #nyc

Here are some upcoming events & opps we’re engaged in across the city, in particular the Hands Off NYC Faith Table meeting on 4/23 & the Black Immigration Policy Summit on 3/30. We hope you can join us & that you take a moment to share this with your network.
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Faith/care workers in whom domestic violence survivors confide might be the only individuals with the opportunity to encourage immigrant community members to pursue the legal status for which they might be eligible on the basis of their victimization.
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In this season of intersecting Holy Days when many of our communities are vulnerable, we are called to vigilance in protecting one another from hatred & bigotry. Learn about, learn from, & join efforts to bring NY'ers together in peace - our April newsletter is out now: tinyurl.com/icny-newslet...

In these later days of our Republic it seems that the gains of women & girls are in danger of being forgotten by this Administration. Ultimately, however, we are the ones who will hold them to account.
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When Donna's visa was at risk from a critical error, Attorney TJ Mills of ILJNY resolved the issue & Donna went on to become an immigration attorney, giving back to the community.
- Guest blog by Rev. Paul Fleck, exec. dir. at Immigration Law & Justice NY. Read more: tinyurl.com/icny-advocac...

Religious orgs should prep for the possibility that ICE may visit them to conduct a raid, make arrests, or engage in other immigration enforcement actions. - by Eugene Nam, Chief Counsel at ICNY & Asylum Director at Church of St. Edward the Martyr
interfaithcenter.substack.com/p/protecting...

"The fear and promise of the end-time — whenever it gets here — should not be hijacked by political leaders bent on waging war." - read the NY Daily News Op-Ed by ICNY's executive director, The Rev. Dr. Chloe Breyer:
interfaithcenter.org/nydn-op-ed-w...

📷 Celebrating our colleague Hatou Camara, bestowed with a Citation of Merit from The Office of The Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson in recognition of her dedication to community advocacy and civic engagement. We are grateful to have such a gifted and dedicated community leader on our team.

When someone in your community is detained by ICE, here's a guide for locating the detained person, coordinating community support, & exploring options for release. By Eugene Nam, ICNY Chief Counsel & Asylum Director at Church of St. Edward the Martyr.
interfaithcenter.substack.com/p/what-commu...

Legal research & recommendations for congregations serving immigrants & aspiring to be a sanctuary for them, incl. the legal framework of rules relevant to these efforts - by Eugene Nam, Chief Counsel at ICNY & Asylum Director at Church of St. Edward the Martyr.
interfaithcenter.substack.com

We’re calling on NY'ers throughout Brooklyn's District 39 to join ICNY & @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social for an afternoon focused on how Faith Communities can band together to organize solidarity against Mass Deportation.
Info: interfaithcenter.org/d39-interfai...

How should an attorney’s personal sense of morality including their religious or secular values — influence their decision-making in the practice of law? All are invited to explore the intersection of personal, professional, & religious ethics in legal practice.
interfaithcenter.org/legal-ethics...

ICNY's Advocacy Blog latest edition out now:
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Faith & Civic #StatenIsland leaders: come hear strategies from advocates organizing on the ground, how they collaborate with directly impacted communities, & what lessons can strengthen all of our work. @handsoffnyc.bsky.social
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Today, NY'ers are taking action, adding their voices to "Faithful Resistance" Advocacy, urging elected officials to enact guardrails on ICE, & accompanying immigrants to court appearances. There are encouraging activities going on around us - read more:
tinyurl.com/icny-newslet...

Join us March 1 at 5:30 PM at St. Michael’s (225 W 99th St) for an ICE Preparedness Town Hall.

Panel featuring Faith Leaders & Elected Officials sharing reflections from Minneapolis — followed by a neighborhood preparedness training + ways to protect our neighbors.

Be informed. Be ready. Show up.

Statement on Islamophobic activity at the first Muslim American Heritage Month Celebration:
interfaithcenter.org/statement-on...