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The $470 Million Surveillance Program Watching Immigrants Across the U.S. - Documented

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 4h

These high-profile cases are already having a chilling effect on immigrants' speech across the country.

https://documentedny.com/2025/10/10/mahdawi-ozturk-new-york-legal-battle-first-amendment-constitution/

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 5h

A. Diallo, an immigrant from Guinea, says he has been placed under surveillance by ICE without explanation, and is facing years of uncertainty while his asylum case is resolved.

A. Diallo, an immigrant from Guinea, says he has been placed under electronic surveillance by ICE without explanation, and is facing years of uncertainty while his asylum case is resolved.

Mahdawi and Öztürk’s Legal Battle Highlights First Amendment Constitutional Risks - Documented

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Anna Oakes @annaoakes.bsky.social · 5d

Federal authorities are using immigration law to limit the First Amendment rights of noncitizens. Legal experts warn that this extension of executive power can be used to censor citizens’ speech, too.

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 3d

Legal experts say the rulings in Mohsen Mahdawi and Rümeysa Öztürk’s cases could redefine First Amendment protections for both immigrants and citizens.

Legal experts say the rulings in Mohsen Mahdawi and Rümeysa Öztürk’s cases could redefine First Amendment protections for both immigrants and citizens.

Preparing for Your First Meeting with an Immigration Lawyer - Documented

Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 3d

Learn what to expect during your first immigration consultation with a lawyer and how to prepare. Find out what documents to bring and questions to ask.

Learn what to expect during your first immigration consultation with a lawyer and how to prepare. Find out what documents to bring and questions to ask.

The 6 Ballot Questions New Yorkers Will See This November - Documented

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 4d

Voters will weigh in on housing reforms, a change to election years and an Olympic Sports Complex in upstate New York.

Voters will weigh in on housing reforms, a change to election years and an Olympic Sports Complex in upstate New York.

Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss Corruption Charges Against Ex-Aide to Cuomo and Hochul in $8 Million PPE Scheme - Documented

Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 5d

Linda Sun and her husband Chris Hu have mounted several legal challenges since last September — all have been unsuccessful.

Linda Sun and her husband Chris Hu have mounted several legal challenges since last September — all have been unsuccessful.

Who propelled Zohran Mamdani's campaign win? Working class South Asian voters

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URL Media @url-media.bsky.social · 7d

Zohran Mamdani has mobilized working class South Asians in his campaign. This week, Prajwal Bhat of our partner @documentedny.bsky.social shared his reporting on the potency and diversity of this community on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social with @errollouis.bsky.social. youtube.com/shorts/QyXb1...

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URL Media @url-media.bsky.social · 5d

Since the NYPD shot dead Win Rozario in 2024, the Bangladeshi community has demanded police reform. Prajwal Bhat of our partner @documentedny.bsky.social discusses how Zohran Mamdani is paying attention on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social with @errollouis.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/shorts/Vg72x...

Bangladeshi New Yorkers Demand Police Reform After NYPD Killed Win Rozario.

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 5d

Discover Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations in NYC. Explore exhibits, festivals, parades, and cultural events honoring Native American heritage.

Indigenous Peoples' Day NYC: Events and Parades - Documented

Discover Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations in NYC. Explore exhibits, festivals, parades, and free cultural events honoring Native American heritage.

New Report Finds Trump’s Economic Growth Goals Rely on the Immigrants He Wants to Deport - Documented

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 5d

An Economic Policy Institute report finds that deporting 1 million people a year would make Trump’s GDP growth targets unrealistic.

A new report from the Economic Policy Institute finds that deporting 1 million people a year would make Trump’s GDP growth targets unrealistic.

Immigrant Neighborhoods Back Mamdani in NYC Primary - Documented

Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 6d

A new analysis of mayoral primary election data clearly shows that immigrants prefer Zohran Mamdani.

A new analysis of the New York City mayoral primary election data shows that immigrants prefer Zohran Mamdani.

Battle for NYC's Housing Future Intensifies with Three Key Ballot Proposals - Documented

Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 6d

As New York City's housing crisis worsens, City Hall and the City Council clash over upcoming ballot proposals.

As New York City's housing crisis worsens, City Hall and the City Council clash over upcoming ballot proposals.

Report Finds “Severe and Systemic Deficiencies” in Medical Care for Immigrants Detained at Orange County Jail - Documented

Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 6d

A new report by New York Lawyers for the Public Interest documents serious neglect of care for ICE detainees at the Orange County Jail.

A new report by New York Lawyers for the Public Interest documents serious neglect of care for ICE detainees at the Orange County Jail.

Documented Launches Media Training Program - Documented

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 6d

🚨LAST WEEK TO APPLY! 🚨

We’re in the final stretch — just one week left to apply to our 2026 training program. Get $10K, expert guidance & a peer network to transform how your newsroom serves immigrant communities.

Apply here:

Documented opens the application process for its national Media Training Program to support newsrooms to better serve immigrant communities.

Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 8d

US military veterans are resigning from their posts due to their concerns over the U.S. government's support of Israel's war in Gaza.

Read more: https://documentedny.com/2025/10/07/new-york-area-soldiers-step-down-in-protest-of-us-involvement-in-gaza-destruction/

Students Shaken by Immigration Raids Seek Help from Counselors - Documented

Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 8d

Immigration raids are straining school communities across California, where about 1 million children have a parent who is undocumented.

Plus: ICE arrest reveals hidden past of an Iowa schools superintendent, and Trump reverses $187M funding cuts for New York counterterrorism

'Because of Someone Else’s Mistake, They Deport You’: Immigrants Defrauded by Bronx Lawyer Speak Out - Documented

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Clarissa A. León @clarissaleon.bsky.social · 9d

One lawyer. 2,346 fraudulent Violence Against Women Act petitions = 47% of ALL withdrawn VAWA applications NATIONWIDE. The staggering scale of Kofi Amankwaa's immigration fraud scheme is incredible — and his victims are still suffering.

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Months after attorney Kofi Amankwaa was sentenced for filing fraudulent VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) petitions, his immigrant clients say they’ve received no help or outreach from federal…

Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 8d

The Mid-Autumn Fest is a gathering and artisan market for Asian American creatives in New York City to build community while enjoying food, art and performances together.

https://documentedny.com/2025/10/06/mid-autum-harvest-festival-brooklyn-mooncake/

'Because of Someone Else’s Mistake, They Deport You’: Immigrants Defrauded by Bronx Lawyer Speak Out - Documented

Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 9d

‘Because of Someone Else’s Mistake, They Deport You’

Immigrant clients say they’ve received no help or outreach from federal authorities — and now risk facing deportation alone.

Months after attorney Kofi Amankwaa was sentenced for filing fraudulent VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) petitions, his immigrant clients say they’ve received no help or outreach from federal authorities — and now risk facing deportation alone.

'Because of Someone Else’s Mistake, They Deport You’: Immigrants Defrauded by Bronx Lawyer Speak Out - Documented

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Rommel H. Ojeda @rojeda.bsky.social · 9d

After attorney Kofi Amankwaa was sentenced for defrauding hundreds of immigrants, his victims were left without help—no guidance, no restitution, some facing deportation. "They didn’t leave us with anything to protect ourselves," L. told
@documentedny.bsky.social

documentedny.com/2025/10/06/k...

Months after attorney Kofi Amankwaa was sentenced for filing fraudulent VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) petitions, his immigrant clients say they’ve received no help or outreach from federal authori...

Documented Launches Media Training Program - Documented

Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 9d

🚨LAST WEEK TO APPLY! 🚨
We’re in the final stretch — just one week left to apply to our 2026 training program. Get $10K, expert guidance & a peer network to transform how your newsroom serves immigrant communities.

Apply here:

Documented opens the application process for its national Media Training Program to support newsrooms to better serve immigrant communities.

How the Government Shutdown Impacts Immigrants in New York - Documented

Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 10d

When the U.S. government shuts down, many federal immigration services screech to a halt. Here’s how that will impact immigrants in New York.

When the U.S. government shuts down, many federal immigration services screech to a halt. Here’s how that will impact immigrant communities in New York.

After Mayor Adams’ Exit, NYC's Chinese Community Weigh Their Options for November - Documented

Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 11d

For many of his Chinese supporters, Adams’ withdrawal from the mayoral race was disappointing but not surprising.

For many of his Chinese supporters, Adams’ withdrawal from the mayoral race was disappointing but not surprising.