Immigration
Immigration in New York
The shelters, the work permits, the courts, and the communities at the center of the biggest local story of the decade, reported from inside them rather than from a press conference. We name what changed and who it changed for.
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Immigration, explained
The questions New Yorkers actually ask.
Why is immigration such a big local story in New York?
Because it is decided here as much as in Washington. The city runs the shelters and the right-to-shelter rules, the state sets much of the policy and funding, and federal enforcement plays out on these streets. New York is also a city built and run by immigrants, so it is a daily story, not a talking point.
What does "sanctuary city" actually mean?
It means the city limits how much its own agencies, mostly the NYPD and the jails, cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. It does not mean the city blocks federal agents. The exact lines are set by local law and fought over constantly, so we cover the specifics, not the slogan.
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