Many resources are funneled towards freeing immigrant New Yorkers in detention. But what happens when people get home?

@documentedny.bsky.social spoke to members of a new support group for survivors of immigration detention.

As one facilitator put it: "it’s just like jumping off a cliff.”

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Important read by @documentedny.bsky.social 's Julia Malleck:

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How the Fight for One Immigrant Father's Freedom Became a Community Cause - Documented In January, Momunbek Kadyrkulov was detained at a routine immigration check-in. 23 days and tens of thousands of dollars raised by his community later — he was finally released.

In January, Momunbek Kadyrkulov was detained at a routine immigration check-in. 23 days and tens of thousands of dollars raised by his community later — he was finally released.
 

NYC Emergency Cash and Rent Assistance Programs for Residents - Documented Struggling to cover expenses in NYC? Discover the various emergency cash assistance avenues available to New Yorkers in need.

Struggling to cover expenses in NYC? Discover the various emergency cash assistance avenues available to New Yorkers in need.

Queens Residents Plan to Refile Lawsuit Challenging Citi Field Casino License - Documented Community members said the public hearing process for the casino was flawed and unfairly favored supporters of the project.

Community members said the public hearing process for the casino was flawed and unfairly favored supporters of the project.

How $154.62 in Gift Card Fraud Led to a Man’s Death in ICE Detention - Documented Chaofeng Ge was found dead in ICE custody last year, hanging in a shower stall with his hands and feet bound behind his back. His family wants answers.

Chaofeng Ge was found dead in ICE custody last year, hanging in a shower stall with his hands and feet bound behind his back. His family wants answers.

How the Fight for One Immigrant Father's Freedom Became a Community Cause - Documented In January, Momunbek Kadyrkulov was detained at a routine immigration check-in. 23 days and tens of thousands of dollars raised by his community later — he was finally released.

In January, Momunbek Kadyrkulov was detained at a routine immigration check-in. 23 days and tens of thousands of dollars raised by his community later — he was finally released.
 

NYC Emergency Cash and Rent Assistance Programs for Residents - Documented Struggling to cover expenses in NYC? Discover the various emergency cash assistance avenues available to New Yorkers in need.

Struggling to cover expenses in NYC? Discover the various emergency cash assistance avenues available to New Yorkers in need.

Half of ICE Detainees at Brooklyn Prison Have No Criminal Record: Documents - Documented In response to an inquiry by Congressman Dan Goldman, DHS said that fewer than 24 percent of those detained at the Brooklyn MDC have criminal convictions.

In response to an inquiry by Congressman Dan Goldman, DHS said that fewer than 24 percent of those detained at the Brooklyn MDC have criminal convictions.

Labor of Love? Mamdani’s Record with Workers in His First 100 Days - Documented Since taking office, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has hit the ground running on labor issues, with numerous early wins. But some challenges threaten his pro-labor image.

Since taking office, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has hit the ground running on labor issues, with numerous early wins. But some challenges threaten his pro-labor image.

Half of ICE Detainees at Brooklyn Prison Have No Criminal Record: Documents - Documented In response to an inquiry by Congressman Dan Goldman, DHS said that fewer than 24 percent of those detained at the Brooklyn MDC have criminal convictions.

In response to an inquiry by Congressman Dan Goldman, DHS said that fewer than 24 percent of those detained at the Brooklyn MDC have criminal convictions.

The Lost Prisoners of Chinatown's Gang Era - Documented Dozens of men were swept up in crackdowns on New York's Chinatown gangs in the 1990s and sentenced to decades in prison. More than 30 years later, they're urging the state to let them go home.

What does three decades of scholarship on Chinese organized crime look like in practice? SCJ Professor Ko-lin Chin lends his expertise to this powerful investigation into the men still imprisoned from NYC's 1990s Chinatown gang era, and what justice might look like now.

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Gov. Hochul Moves to Block City Bill Banning 24-hour Home Care Shifts: Sources Say - Documented Despite growing opposition to the bill, home care workers say they will begin a hunger strike if the bill is not brought up to a vote.

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Gov. Hochul Moves to Block City Bill Banning 24-hour Home Care Shifts: Sources Say

Despite growing opposition to the bill, home care workers will begin a hunger strike tomorrow if the bill is not brought up to a vote

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Here Are Several Lesser-Known NYC Laws - Documented With the Trump administration’s threat to target immigrants with criminal records, here are some NYC infractions to avoid.

With the Trump administration’s threat to target immigrants with criminal records, here are some NYC infractions to avoid.

How to Ask for a Tax Extension - Documented What is a tax extension and who can apply for one?

The filing deadline for taxes — April 15 — is today! But what if you need extra time? 

Here's a guide that helps explain the purpose of a tax extension and how you can ask for one if you need more time to file your 2025 taxes.

Steelpan Class Brings the Sounds of the Caribbean to Crown Heights - Documented At a free Saturday morning music class in Brooklyn, Caribbean immigrants are coming together to find joy and drum up good vibes.

At a free Saturday morning music class in Brooklyn, Caribbean immigrants are coming together to find joy and drum up good vibes.

How to Ask for a Tax Extension - Documented What is a tax extension and who can apply for one?

The filing deadline for taxes — April 15 — is today! But what if you need extra time?

Here's a guide that helps explain the purpose of a tax extension and how you can ask for one if you need more time to file your 2025 taxes.

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🗓️ New Yorkers 🚨 Join me May 7 at e-flux for a screening of Deportation, Inc. and a discussion on the business of migrant detention w/ incredible panelists from @situ-research.bsky.social, @grenchpan.bsky.social of @documentedny.bsky.social, Elora Mukherjee of Columbia Law's Immigrants' Rights Clinic

@documentedny.bsky.social relies on freelance journalists for nuanced reporting on immigrant communities in NYC and NJ. Deputy Editor @clarissaleon.bsky.social shares examples of pitches that made the grade on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/5ZmTc9syRwk

My latest for @documentedny.bsky.social : The ICE detainee locator is more "janky" under Trump than at any time since it was introduced in 2010. But because of the other changes to detention, it's never been more important that it work properly. documentedny.com/2026/04/10/t...

New York! Come say hi today or tomorrow!

📍Wednesday at 7 PM - in conversation with Nicholas Lemann at @thejewishmuseum.bsky.social

📍Thursday at 6:30 PM - at @fountainbookshopnyc w/ @cristinajimenez.bsky.social , moderated by @documentedny.bsky.social

Info at danielagerson.com/events! ✨

How $154.62 in Gift Card Fraud Led to a Man’s Death in ICE Detention - Documented Chaofeng Ge was found dead in ICE custody last year, hanging in a shower stall with his hands and feet bound behind his back. His family wants answers.

Chaofeng Ge was found dead in ICE custody last year, hanging in a shower stall with his hands and feet bound behind his back. His family wants answers.

A ‘Surge in the Shadows’: New Lawsuit Alleges Discriminatory, Warrantless ICE Arrests in New York - Documented The lawsuit alleges that Latinos and other immigrant New Yorkers of color have been targeted due to appearance and arrested without cause.

The lawsuit alleges that Latinos and other immigrant New Yorkers of color have been targeted due to appearance and arrested without cause.

The Lost Prisoners of Chinatown's Gang Era - Documented Dozens of men were swept up in crackdowns on New York's Chinatown gangs in the 1990s and sentenced to decades in prison. More than 30 years later, they're urging the state to let them go home.

Dozens of men were swept up in crackdowns on New York's Chinatown gangs in the 1990s and sentenced to decades in prison. More than 30 years later, they're urging the state to let them go home.

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Labor of Love? Mamdani’s Record with Workers in His First 100 Days - Documented Since taking office, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has hit the ground running on labor issues, with numerous early wins. But some challenges threaten his pro-labor image.

Since taking office, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has hit the ground running on labor issues, with numerous early wins. But some challenges threaten his pro-labor image.

New York Unveils Nation's First Delivery Worker Hub - Documented Delivery workers now have a place to rest and recharge near City Hall, the first of three proposed hub locations citywide.

Delivery workers now have a place to rest and recharge near City Hall, the first of three proposed hub locations citywide.

Steelpan Class Brings the Sounds of the Caribbean to Crown Heights - Documented At a free Saturday morning music class in Brooklyn, Caribbean immigrants are coming together to find joy and drum up good vibes.

At a free Saturday morning music class in Brooklyn, Caribbean immigrants are coming together to find joy and drum up good vibes.

NYC Emergency Cash and Rent Assistance Programs for Residents - Documented Struggling to cover expenses in NYC? Discover the various emergency cash assistance avenues available to New Yorkers in need.

Struggling to cover expenses in NYC? Discover the various emergency cash assistance avenues available to New Yorkers in need.

How $154.62 in Gift Card Fraud Led to a Man’s Death in ICE Detention - Documented Chaofeng Ge was found dead in ICE custody last year, hanging in a shower stall with his hands and feet bound behind his back. His family wants answers.

Chaofeng Ge was found dead in ICE custody last year, hanging in a shower stall with his hands and feet bound behind his back. His family wants answers.

Free Diapers, Cribs, Car Seats and Baby Supplies Available for NYC Families in Need - Documented Find out where to get free diapers, cribs, and baby supplies in NYC. This guide provides resources for low-income families, regardless of immigration status.

Find out where to get free diapers and baby supplies in NYC. This guide provides resources for low-income families, regardless of immigration status.