In an NBC News interview on April 7, 2025, NYIC CEO Murad Awawdeh condemned the detention of an immigrant family by ICE, describing the incident as 'grueling and horrifying.' He emphasized the coalition’s commitment to defending the rights of immigrant communities and highlighted how community support was instrumental in securing the family's release.

The New York Immigration Coalition, as part of the CARE for Immigrant Families Coalition, actively participated in a rally at the New York State Capitol on March 12, 2025 to demand an increase in funding to $165M for immigration legal services, and to push for the passage of the Access to Representation Act and BUILD Act. This advocacy is aimed at protecting immigrant communities from harsh federal policies and ensuring access to legal representation.

On January 29, 2025, the New York Immigration Coalition joined forces with the New York City Council to launch two key initiatives: the allocation of $2 million to over 60 nonprofit organizations for legal support, rapid response, and training, and the creation of a free interpreters bank to aid non-English speakers. In the announcement, NYIC President and CEO Murad Awawdeh highlighted the actions of President Trump and ICE, framing these initiatives as a response to anti-democratic policies that threaten immigrant families.

New York Immigration Coalition President and CEO Murad Awawdeh called on Governor Hochul to significantly increase funding for immigration legal services and related social support programs, arguing that current proposals do not sufficiently counteract the new Trump administration’s deportation agenda. The statement came as part of the announcement of the $252 billion executive budget for FY26, emphasizing enhanced protections for immigrant families facing systemic attacks.

On January 13, 2025, the New York Immigration Coalition rallied at the State Capitol to advocate for a FY25 budget and legislative agenda aimed at protecting immigrant rights. The coalition's campaign included proposals for the Access to Representation Act, BUILD Act, ensuring law enforcement operates independently of ICE, expanding language access, and supporting families through the Working Families Tax Credit Act.

On April 25, 2023, the New York Immigration Coalition, alongside elected officials and allies, held a press conference and rally at the Capitol’s Million Dollar Staircase to launch the legislative campaign for the New York For All Act. The act aims to prohibit local law enforcement and state agencies from colluding with federal immigration authorities such as ICE, thereby protecting immigrant families from harsh enforcement practices and family separations.

On January 16, 2023, in response to Governor Hochul’s FY 2025 Executive Budget proposal that allocated $44.2 million for immigration legal and social services, NYIC's Executive Director, Murad Awawdeh, criticized the insufficient funding and called for a $150 million investment to adequately support immigrant families and ensure legal representation.