A Message to Immigrant New Yorkers from Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Mark-Viverito
In keeping with New York City’s historic role in welcoming and supporting immigrants to our shores, Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito have issued the following statement:
“During these uncertain times we must remind ourselves of who we are as a city, and hold steadfast to our values. Hard work, respect and unity during times of adversity define us as New Yorkers and that will not change, no matter who is president. Our commitment to standing with and protecting our immigrant communities is stronger than ever. As always, the City of New York is prepared to defend and pro-tect our immigrant brothers and sisters. We will never turn our back on you.”
Resources for New York City Immigrants
Protection from Discrimination
New Yorkers have the right to be free from unlawful discrimination, retaliation, and harassment in the workplace, housing and public places. To file a complaint or learn more, call 311 or the NYC Commission on Human Rights at 718-722-3131.
Immigration Legal Help
Free, safe immigration legal help is available through ActionNYC. Call the ActionNYC hotline at 1-800-354-0365 during business hours Monday through Friday. Beware of unlicensed immigration service providers who take advantage of their customers. Get help only from a trusted, licensed attorney or accredited representative. For questions about this, call the New Americans Hotline at 1-800-566-7636 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Public Safety
The City does not conduct immigration enforcement. The NYPD does not ask about the immigration status of crime victims, witnesses, or other people who ask for help.
IDNYC
IDNYC is the City’s identification card for all New Yorkers. IDNYC does not collect immigration status information, and we keep applicants’ information confidential. The City will protect IDNYC information to the full extent of the law.
Adapted from the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. Visit nyc.gov/immigrants for more resources, call 311 for more information, or call the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs at 212-788-7654.
