June 17, 2014
U.S. Justice Department Heeds Call for Legal Representation for Undocumented Immigrants Facing Deportation
“At least 1,650 New Yorkers in the five boroughs, many of them parents with young children face deportation to foreign countries every year and when the fateful day arrives…
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(U.S. Justice Department Heeds Call for Legal Representation for Undocumented Immigrants Facing Deportation)
June 17, 2014
Congresswoman Clarke Urges Discussion of Immigration at United States – Africa Leaders Summit
Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement about her request that the discussion at the United States – Africa Leaders Summit in August include…
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(Congresswoman Clarke Urges Discussion of Immigration at United States – Africa Leaders Summit)
June 17, 2014
Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the Kidnapping of Gilad Shaar, Eyal Yifrah, and Naftali Fraenkel
Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the kidnapping of Gilad Shaar, Eyal Yifrah, and Naftali Fraenkel:
“On behalf of myself…
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(Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the Kidnapping of Gilad Shaar, Eyal Yifrah, and Naftali Fraenkel)
June 16, 2014
Congresswoman Clarke Celebrates the Second Anniversary of DACA
Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the second anniversary of the Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program…
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(Congresswoman Clarke Celebrates the Second Anniversary of DACA)
June 16, 2014
Editorial: Legal helping hand for Immigrants facing deportation is an urgent necessity
“The atmosphere couldn’t have been better.
“Last Saturday as Harlem enjoyed a beautiful summer’s day, at least 200 people, most of them immigrants or the children of…
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(Editorial: Legal helping hand for Immigrants facing deportation is an urgent necessity)
June 16, 2014
Statement on the Passing of Ruby Dee
Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement in honor of award-winning actress, writer, and civil rights activist Ruby Dee, who passed away…
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(Statement on the Passing of Ruby Dee)