Helping with immigration paperwork (photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office)

Imagine if we could fulfill the American Dream for tens of thousands of vulnerable migrants, save vast amounts of money on temporary housing, and add to the city’s tax base – all at no cost and with no downside. It’s possible: President Biden must give all of New York City’s asylum-seekers employment authorization — today — by granting humanitarian parole to our newest New Yorkers.  

New York City is more than $1 billion into a humanitarian

Asylum seekers arrive in New York City (photo: @NYCImmigrants)

September 16, 2022 - Max Politics Podcast: How New York City is Handling an Influx of Asylum Seekers

Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director of the New York Immigration Coalition, joined the show to discuss the influx of asylum seekers to New York City, how government and nonprofits have responded, as well as ongoing City Council redistricting.

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Immigrant advocacy (photo: Jeff Reed/City Council)

July 22, 2021 - Max Politics Podcast: What's Next for New York City's Immigrant Communities

Murad Awawdeh, executive director of New York Immigration Coalition and New York Immigration Coalition Action, joined the show to discuss key issues facing the city's immigrant communities, NYIC's advocacy agenda at the city, state and federal levels of government, the recent city primary elections, his hopes for a likely Mayor Eric Adams, and more.

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