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April 12, 2018: New York Governor Cuomo Signs Gun Control Legislation

2020-04-04T12:20:59-04:00April 12th, 2018|

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On April 12, 2018, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed a piece of legislation that will afford more protection to survivors of domestic violence from their abusive partners who have access to guns. The legislation cures a loophole that requires abusers to surrender all firearms, not just hand guns and also extends the waiting period for background checks from a mere three days to ten days. The bill also expands the list of "serious" crimes to include some misdemeanor offenses.

April 5, 2018: NY Govenor Cuomo Requires Judicial Warrant For Arrests in State Facilities

2020-04-04T12:23:07-04:00April 5th, 2018|

Governor Cuomo expanded Executive Order #170 to require that ICE agents present judicial warrants to make arrests inside NY state facilities. Note, this does not extend to courthouses. The Order also provides that state officers and employees are not permitted to inquire as to an individual's immigration status unless necessary to determine eligibility for a program, benefit or to disclose to information to federal immigration authorities for purpose of federal civil immigration enforcement unless required by law.

March 1, 2018: DACA Update: What is the current status of DACA?

2020-04-04T12:25:11-04:00March 1st, 2018|

The Trump administration announced on September 5, 2017, that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program would be phased out over six months, ending on March 5, 2018.  Since that time, Congress has been unable to pass a bill that would provide permanent relief to Dreamers and DACA recipients. However, there have been legal challenges to the way that the Trump administration is attempting to end the program. Learn more here.

DVP Staff appears on Law & Order: SVU

2020-04-04T12:32:55-04:00January 1st, 2013|

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In February 2013, DVP staff appeared on the episode "Funny Valentine" as DV protestors in an inspiring episode about an up-and-coming pop singer breaking away from her abusive hip-hop singer boyfriend. Thank you Mariska Hargitay and the Joyful Heart Foundation for inviting our staff to join in this incredible day. Watch the clip below and check out the photos from the set here!