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Woman who sought asylum in US believed to be deported hours before judge blocked her removal, lawyers say

Friday, February 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of eight asylum seekers on Thursday, but the move was too late for one woman who... Read More.

Comptroller Launches Tool to Track NY’s Spending on Asylum Seekers

Saturday, October 28 by Lucas Day

The New York State Comptroller's Office has launched a new online tool to monitor emergency spending related to assistance for asylum... Read More.

Hochul Extends Asylum Seekers Executive Order

Tuesday, October 24 by Lucas Day

An Executive Order that provides New York State with greater flexibility to procure the resources necessary for municipalities to support asylum seekers and provide... Read More.

State Puts $38 Million Towards Legal Aid for Asylum Seekers

Wednesday, October 4 by Lucas Day

$38 million in new state funding is going towards bolstering New York City's efforts to provide legal services for asylum seekers. The newest funding announced... Read More.

NY: 18,000 Jobs Available to Asylum Seekers

Monday, October 2 by Lucas Day

The state says it has identified more than 18,000 job openings with nearly 400 employers who are willing to hire migrants and asylum seekers... Read More.

Cayuga County Remains in State of Emergency over Asylum Seeker Crisis

Monday, September 25 by Ed Vivenzio

On the same day that Governor Kathy Hochul announced additional members of the New York National Guard would head to New York City... Read More.

150 National Guard Members Heading to NYC for Asylum Seeker Crisis

Monday, September 25 by Ed Vivenzio

Additional National Guard personnel are being deployed to help with the state's asylum seeker crisis. Governor Hochul made the announcement on Monday "New York National Guard... Read More.

Cayuga County Extends State of Emergency over Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, September 5 by Ed Vivenzio

Cayuga County remains in a state of emergency over the possibility of migrants coming to the area. Legislature Chair David Gould signed another emergency order... Read More.

Hochul Extends Asylum Seeker Executive Order

Friday, August 25 by Lucas Day

Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday extended an Executive Order which provides New York State with greater flexibility to procure the resources necessary for municipalities to support... Read More.

Ontario County Supervisors Discuss Asylum Seekers

Friday, June 2 by Lucas Day

There was no agreed-upon resolution last night following a more than two-hour discussion by the Ontario County Board of Supervisors on migrants and asylum... Read More.

Ontario County: NY Needs Plan for Asylum Seekers

Friday, May 26 by Lucas Day

Ontario County wants a plan in place before any migrants or asylum seekers are bused to the county. This week, the county's Board of Supervisors... Read More.

Hochul: Expedite Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers

Monday, May 22 by Ed Vivenzio

Governor Hochul is hoping to expedite work authorization for asylum seekers. At a Monday press conference, she said her administration is requesting the federal government... Read More.

Stories tagged with: asylum

Woman who sought asylum in US believed to be deported hours before judge blocked her removal, lawyers say

Comptroller Launches Tool to Track NY’s Spending on Asylum Seekers

Hochul Extends Asylum Seekers Executive Order

State Puts $38 Million Towards Legal Aid for Asylum Seekers

NY: 18,000 Jobs Available to Asylum Seekers

Cayuga County Remains in State of Emergency over Asylum Seeker Crisis

150 National Guard Members Heading to NYC for Asylum Seeker Crisis

Cayuga County Extends State of Emergency over Asylum Seekers

Hochul Extends Asylum Seeker Executive Order

Ontario County Supervisors Discuss Asylum Seekers

Ontario County: NY Needs Plan for Asylum Seekers

Hochul: Expedite Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers

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