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Every published summary we have tied to Committee on Immigration in New York, grouped into one page so readers can track its recurring decisions and debates over time.

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Jun 11, 2026

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Immigration Committee approves signage law

The New York City Council Committee on Immigration met at 250 Broadway (Hearing Room 1) with Chair Elsie Encarnación and members Alexa Avilés, Gale A. Brewer, Kamillah Hanks and Rita C. Joseph present. The committee held a hearing, amended Intro. No. 55 to create Intro. No. 55-A, and approved the amended Introduction concerning signage that describes certain local laws and know-your-rights information. The vote to approve Int. No. 55-A was by roll call: 5 in favor, 0 opposed. Multiple attachments and reports are listed in the minutes.

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Committee on Immigration meeting summary

Chair: Elsie Encarnación. Meeting held jointly with the Committee on Finance on May 28, 2026 at City Hall. The committee held an oversight hearing with the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (T2026-1884). The oversight record was filed by the committee.

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New York City Council Committee on Immigration holds oversight hearing on economic impacts of federal immigration policy changes

On May 6, 2026 the Committee on Immigration, jointly with the Committee on Small Business, held an oversight hearing (T2026-1544) titled 'Economic Impacts of Federal Immigration Policy Changes.' Committee members Encarnación, Avilés, Brewer, Hanks and Joseph were present; several other Council Members attended. The oversight was recorded as held and filed by the committee.

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New York City Council Committee on Immigration meeting (joint with Committee on Housing and Buildings) — April 20, 2026

The Committee on Immigration met at 250 Broadway (Hearing Room 1) and held a hearing on an oversight item regarding tenant harassment against immigrants and the “Certification of No Harassment Program.” The committee also held a hearing on Intro 839-2026 to make the certification of no harassment pilot program permanent and add inclusion criteria for certain buildings; the introduction was laid over by the committee. Roll call records the chair and some members present/absent/conflicted.

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Committee on Immigration — Budget & Oversight hearing on Office of Immigrant Affairs (March 25, 2026)

The New York City Council Committee on Immigration met on March 25, 2026 at 12:30 PM in Hearing Room 3, 250 Broadway (8th Floor). Chair Elsie Encarnación presided. Present: Encarnación, Gale A. Brewer, Rita C. Joseph. Absent: Alexa Avilés and Kamillah Hanks. Other council members attending included Schulman, Krishnan, and Public Advocate Williams. The meeting conducted an oversight hearing (T2026-1372) with the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs as part of the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, Preliminary Capital Plan for FYs 2027–2030, and the Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report. The oversight was held and the record was filed by the Committee.

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New York City Council Committee on Immigration meeting (March 9, 2026)

Committee convened at City Hall (250 Broadway, Hearing Room 3) with Chair Elsie Encarnación presiding. Roll call recorded Encarnación, Avilés, Brewer, and Joseph as present; Hanks absent. The committee held an oversight hearing (T2026-1036) on sanctuary protections for immigrant communities, filed a committee report for the oversight, held a hearing on Int. 0055-2026 and laid it over, and held a hearing on Int. 0261-2026 and laid it over.

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New York City Council Committee on Immigration approves Res 0210-2026

On February 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM in 250 Broadway (8th Floor, Hearing Room 1), the Committee on Immigration held a hearing and approved Resolution 0210-2026, with a reported vote of 4 affirmative and 1 absent (Res 0210-2026).

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New York City Council Committee on Immigration meeting (Jan. 28, 2026) — Int. 1412-2025-A approved by roll call

The Committee on Immigration held a hearing at 11:30 AM on January 28, 2026. The committee voted to approve Introductory Number 1412-2025-A by roll call (5 affirmative votes). A mayoral veto/disapproval communication for Introductory Number 1412-A was also heard and filed.

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Committee on Immigration approves amended Int 1412-2025-A by roll call vote

The New York City Council Committee on Immigration held a meeting on December 18, 2025, at 10:30 AM. A hearing was held on Int 1412-2025, an amendment was proposed and approved, and the amended introduction (Int 1412-2025-A) was approved by roll call vote of 6-0 with one absent.

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Committee on Immigration Holds Oversight Hearing on Legal Services for Immigrant New Yorkers and Reviews Anti-Immigrant Resolution

On October 28, 2025, the New York City Council Committee on Immigration convened to conduct an oversight hearing on legal services available to immigrant New Yorkers and to consider a resolution condemning the Trump administration's use of federalized national guard forces in relation to immigration enforcement and free speech.

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Committee on Immigration holds oversight hearing on immigrant mental health; report filed

On September 16, 2025 the New York City Council Committee on Immigration, chaired by Alexa Avilés, held an oversight hearing titled 'Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Immigrants in NYC.' The committee heard the oversight, attached a committee report, and filed the oversight. Members present: Avilés, Brewer, De La Rosa, Hanif, Joseph, and Krishnan; absent: Erik D. Bottcher.

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New York City Council Committee on Immigration Approves Local Law and Resolution on Immigration Assistance and Immigrant Rights

On June 30, 2025, the NYC Council Committee on Immigration approved a local law requiring notices on advertisements for immigration assistance services and increasing penalties for violations. The committee also passed a resolution condemning the Trump Administration for disappearing immigrants to prisons in other countries.

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