“If a system is designed to produce injustice i.e. if economic policy necessitates poverty, or immigration law necessitates vulnerability, then an institution that steps in to elegantly manage the victims becomes an essential maintenance crew for the unjust status quo.” New article by Ravi Ragbir

Our government’s detention and deportation regime is a continuation of a brutal colonial genocide. The New Sanctuary Coalition stands in solidarity with indigenous peoples, and for the freedom of movement for all individuals — not for conquest but for liberation.

1/ I’m Till Eckert, a ProPublica reporter. For the past 2 weeks, I’ve been going to the same NY immigration courthouse. Nearly every time, I see ICE agents arresting immigrants. Today, a woman was slammed to the ground after begging officials not to take her husband away. Thread 👇

I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)

Our Executive Director Ravi Ragbir will join @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social, Nuala O’Doherty-Naranjo, Dr. Sophie Gonick, and Linda Rabben to address anti-immigrant policies, family separations, and ICE raids. Lunch at 12:30pm, event at 1pm. Register to attend: www.eventbrite.com/e/sanctuary-...

Every Thursday at 11am, we gather at the 26 Federal Plaza in New York City to make a peaceful statement of solidarity for the people facing deportation. Join us at our next Jericho Walk! Video shot and edited by the wonderful Alvin Seenauth (Instagram: @thatkidalvin).

🚨NEW RESOURCE ALERT🚨 When ICE kidnaps our loved ones, their fight is just beginning.

For our weekly Jericho Walk on September 18, we will be joined by Greenfaith (@greenfaith.bsky.social)’s Faiths 4 Climate Justice Interfaith March, which begins at Zucotti Park at 9am before joining us at Federal Plaza at 11am.

“I feel both physically and mentally drained,” Dylan said, “but I’m still holding on.”

In the halls of downtown New York City′s immigration courts, our volunteers are standing by the side of people facing imminent risk of arrest, even as ICE's behavior gets more aggressive, and the government restricts rights to film what's happening. Read more from @npr.org/@wnyc.org.

#ImmigrationCourtHearings People are kidnapped when they go for their mandated court hearings.😒 Please, volunteer for the #NewSanctuaryCoalition

On August 14, our executive director Ravi Ragbir reported to an Application Support Center operated by the USCIS located at a strip mall in Brooklyn with a team of faith leaders and supporters.

“MY OWNER WAS KIDNAPPED BY ICE!” There is a growing graveyard of vehicles belonging to deliveristas and other workers who headed into the New York City immigration courthouses for routine hearings and never came out. @nyc.streetsblog.org spoke to Ravi Ragbir about ICE’s courthouse detentions.

Resulting from a lawsuit filed by the @aclu.org, @nyclu.org, and @maketheroadny.bsky.social, a federal judge has issued a restraining order against the DHS, demanding bare minimum standards in 26 Federal Plaza’s “holding area.” Read the whole thing: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Our work fighting deportation in and out of the courts is growing rapidly. Join us at newsanctuarynsc.org/get-involved.

As of May 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies are swarming the hallways and lobbies of immigration courthouses. Remember: People in deportation proceedings can request that their hearings be online rather than in person. Read more at our blog.

Great turnout for the Jericho Walk today! A big thank you to the Poor People's Campaign (@unitethepoor.bsky.social) and the Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic, who showed up in force.

See you this Thursday, July 17, morning for the first National Solidarity Jericho Walk! Be sure to RSVP!

Thank you @bradlander.bsky.social, @jumaane.bsky.social, Bishop Matthew F. Heyd of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, @repdangoldman.bsky.social, @jfrejnyc.bsky.social, The Door, and everyone else who joined us for Court Witnessing and Accompaniments today at 290 Broadway and 26 Federal Plaza.

❤️Congratulations, Max and Akeela!❤️ Your marriage is a powerful reminder that love is our greatest tool against the deportation regime! Check out the story at amNY; all words and images by Lloyd Mitchell.💍 www.amny.com/news/ice-rai...

Pleased that @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy is telling Mamadou's story.

Read Mamadou's story at @thecity.nyc.

Today at immigration court, 290 Broadway, we witnessed three kidnappings.

🚨🚨🚨🚨 URGENT CALL TO ACTION ‼️‼️ Please share widely!!!

Join us for our second Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) training with @hofstralaw.bsky.social professor Theo Liebmann!

After @nyccomptroller.bsky.social was detained by ICE, the Public Advocate is inside 26 Federal Plaza where immigrants are appearing for hearings.

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill. We're grateful to Ravi Ragbir, @newsanctuarynsc.bsky.social and the faith leaders who undertake the Jericho Walk, surrounding the 26 Federal Plaza Immigration Court with prayerful reflection, solidarity and love.

On Tuesday, our members witnessed ICE and FBI agents kidnapping a man in front of his family after his immigration hearing at 290 Broadway. His case had NOT been dismissed by the immigration judge, and he was instructed that he would have time to gather evidence to support his case.

We were joined by NYC Public Advocate @jumaane.bsky.social and his team for today’s Jericho Walk.

Court arrests and expedited removal are the latest weapons being used to instill fear in our communities. Read what we’re doing about it.

We are in the courts each week. Visit www.newsanctuarynsc.org to get involved.

See you tomorrow (Thu, May 29), 11am at Federal Plaza! Take a stand against ICE aggression!

A Bronx high schooler showed up for a routine immigration court date. ICE was waiting. https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/05/27/bronx-high-school-student-detained-by-immigration-ice-agents/

Recap of the celebration of Ravi Ragbir's pardon! www.newsanctuarynsc.org/celebrating_...

“An attempt by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and three Democratic congressmembers to gain access to Delaney Hall ended with Baraka being led away in handcuffs” If ICE can do this to our elected officials, judges — then imagine what they do to our families, friends, and community members. #ICEoutofNJ

BREAKING: A federal court ruled that our client Rümeysa Öztürk must be released on bail immediately. She will return home to New England as her case proceeds.

A recap of our meeting at the end of the first day of the Quaker Walk to Washington (quakerwalk2025.org)!

We are excited to invite you to a Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) training designed to equip attorneys, volunteers, and advocates with the tools to support unaccompanied minors navigating the immigration system. Monday, May 12, 2025 | 11am Link will be provided to registrants.

We are proud to endorse May Day 2025 and march alongside The @peoplesforum.bsky.social, and other outstanding organizations. www.newsanctuarynsc.org/may_day_2025

Join us this Sunday for a critical training on how business owners and employees can prepare for and respond to the presence of ICE in or near their workplace. Hosted by the South Queens Women's March. RSVP HERE: tinyurl.com/sqwmxnsc

Join us as we prepare to reinstate New Sanctuary Coalition's Accompaniment program and Pro Se Clinic. We especially encourage speakers of Spanish, Arabic Creole, French, Portuguese, and Hindi. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...