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New Sanctuary Coalition

Surrounded by supporters, city politicians, and media, sanctuary movement activist Ravi Ragbir attends an annual meeting with ICE officials on March 9, 2017 at the Federal immigration court building in downtown New York City.
Jan 29

Judge Reverses ICE’s Detention of New York City Immigrant Activist 

The NYPD and ICE faced criticism from elected officials and activists for its treatment of protesters at a rally for immigrant activist Ravi Ragbir when he was first detained.
By Madina Toure
People attend a protest after immigration rights activist Ravi Ragbir was detained by ICE while a rally in support of immigrants was occurring at Foley Square on Jan. 11, 2018 in New York City.
Jan 17

De Blasio Blasts ‘Provocative Action’ by ICE at Immigrant Activist Rally

The mayor defended the NYPD as critics accuse the agency of overreacting to a rally in support of an immigrant activist.
By Madina Toure
NYPD officers arrested Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams after a peaceful protest became violent due to the detention of immigrant activist Ravi Ragbir while during an ICE check-in on Thursday morning in Lower Manhattan.
Jan 12

NYC Council Members, Protestors Shoved by NYPD Officers at Immigrant Activist Rally

The NYPD is reviewing video footage of police shoving Council members and protesters at a solidarity rally for an immigrant activist detained by ICE.
By Madina Toure
Leading immigrant activist Ravi Ragbi speaks in Foley Square after his ICE check-in at 26 Federal Plaza.
Mar 9

Prominent Trinidadian Immigrant Activist Staves Off Deportation—For Now

By Madina Toure
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