Ravi Ragbir is an immigrant rights activist and the Executive Director of the New Sanctuary Coalition of New York. He works directly with those facing deportation, empowering them through advocacy and accompaniment. As an organizer, he trains advocates, creates sanctuary spaces, and runs “Know Your Rights” forums to help communities navigate the immigration system.
He has developed a clinic to assist immigrants without lawyers and coordinates a large accompaniment program, ensuring people are not alone when checking in with immigration agents. Ravi’s work is deeply personal, as he is also fighting his own deportation. He has testified before the New York City Council and provides crucial information to city and state agencies, all while fighting to remain in the U.S. with his family and supporters.