New Sanctuary Coalition of NYC

Mission

As anti-immigration sentiment heats up across the country, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues its crackdown on undocumented immigrants. ICE regularly raids workplaces, throws immigrants in jail, and deports them. Families with one or more undocumented member are in constant and terrifying danger of being ripped apart.In the 1980s when thousands of Central American refugees faced deportation, churches and temples formed the Sanctuary Movement to protect refugees and create policy change. The New Sanctuary Coalition of New York builds on this legacy. Today, they bring together clergy and congregations across the city in a multi-faith coalition that provides logistical and spiritual support to families in danger of being separated by deportation. After their successful campaign last year to secure the release of Haitian immigrant and activist Jean Montrevil, the coalition continues to organize faith-based groups to fight for comprehensive immigration reform.