Rather than play a high-stakes game around the U.S. Census in March, immigration activists in New York are poised to play a crucial role in the federal debate on immigration law reform.
Immigrant advocates are trying to separate local police work from federal immigration enforcement.
A bill before City Council would reveal the people behind each LLC.
Clear lines of accountability for student discipline are needed in the era of police officers staffing public school hallways, say advocates and officials pushing for new rules.
An earnest new educational show attempts to close the gap between NYC’s many English language learners and too few affordable language classes.
The city’s efforts have greatly reduced lead poisoning among children. But those who still suffer say officials must tighten enforcement if they’re serious about ending the problem.
Community lawyering models get a boost from this new study of one legal services provider.
The Human Resources Administration isn’t interested in measures that officials and advocates are proposing.
Not only did immigrants demonstrate their voting power this year, they’re organizing for greater muscle in future elections.
A move to increase accountability among those charged with protecting students is gaining support.
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