New York Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed measures to protect immigrants in the state are being criticized by advocacy groups as insufficient. The proposals include a ban on using state resources for federal immigration enforcement, but critics argue this does not go far enough.
The governor has announced plans to create new avenues for undocumented immigrants who have been harmed by abusive practices to bring legal claims against ICE officers. However, Rosa Cohen-Cruz, director of immigration policy at The Bronx Defenders and spokesperson for the New York For All Coalition, says that these measures do not address the root issue of collaboration between state and local law enforcement with federal immigration agencies.
Cohen-Cruz is calling on Hochul to support the New York for All Act, a pending state bill that would block both state and local officers from enforcing federal immigration laws and sharing sensitive information with ICE, absent a judicial warrant. The bill aims to address the issue of "collusion" between state and local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities.
Hochul has also proposed a state sanctuary policy, which would prohibit the use of state resources in furtherance of federal immigration enforcement on individuals who have not committed serious crimes. However, critics argue that this policy does not go far enough in addressing the issue of collaboration between state and local law enforcement with ICE.
The New York for All Act has gained traction among advocacy groups, with several members of Congress signing a letter calling on Hochul to support the bill. The governor's spokesperson says that she will review the bill if it passes both houses of the Legislature.
State Republicans, however, are opposing legislation limiting cooperation with immigration agents, saying that it makes the state less safe. This has sparked criticism from advocacy groups, who argue that such measures would only serve to further alienate and harm immigrant communities in the state.
The governor has announced plans to create new avenues for undocumented immigrants who have been harmed by abusive practices to bring legal claims against ICE officers. However, Rosa Cohen-Cruz, director of immigration policy at The Bronx Defenders and spokesperson for the New York For All Coalition, says that these measures do not address the root issue of collaboration between state and local law enforcement with federal immigration agencies.
Cohen-Cruz is calling on Hochul to support the New York for All Act, a pending state bill that would block both state and local officers from enforcing federal immigration laws and sharing sensitive information with ICE, absent a judicial warrant. The bill aims to address the issue of "collusion" between state and local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities.
Hochul has also proposed a state sanctuary policy, which would prohibit the use of state resources in furtherance of federal immigration enforcement on individuals who have not committed serious crimes. However, critics argue that this policy does not go far enough in addressing the issue of collaboration between state and local law enforcement with ICE.
The New York for All Act has gained traction among advocacy groups, with several members of Congress signing a letter calling on Hochul to support the bill. The governor's spokesperson says that she will review the bill if it passes both houses of the Legislature.
State Republicans, however, are opposing legislation limiting cooperation with immigration agents, saying that it makes the state less safe. This has sparked criticism from advocacy groups, who argue that such measures would only serve to further alienate and harm immigrant communities in the state.
... if they're gonna stop using state resources for federal immigration enforcement, shouldn't they also try to cut off the supply of info being shared between state/local law enforcement and ICE? that's like putting a band-aid on a bullet wound 
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It's not fair that they're already going through so much stress and trauma with ICE agents targeting them. A state sanctuary policy is a good start, but I think we need to take it a step further. 
We should be supporting undocumented immigrants in bringing legal claims against those who have harmed them, but also making sure our law enforcement agencies are not working with ICE to persecute people just for being here without papers. 
It's time for us as a state and nation to prioritize compassion over fear. 
. The New York for All Act seems like a game-changer 
, but we'll have to see how Hochul plays it out 
. Can't just blanket the state with sanctuary policies without addressing systemic issues 
. We need more nuanced solutions that prioritize public safety and immigrant rights 
#ImmigrantRights #NYForAllAct #CollusionMatters
anyways, gotta say tho, im not sure bout this proposed bill tho...i think it's cool that Hochul is tryna do somethin but idk if blockin state&local cops from cooperatin with ICE wud really solve the problem tbh. & btw, i saw a vid of ppl in NYC protesting against this kinda thing last week & it was SO powerful 
I was trying to order food from a robot and everything went wrong 
anyway back to this news... I feel kinda meh about what's happening with these proposals for immigrant protection in NY 
it seems like no one's really coming up with solutions that actually work, you know? like the governor's proposing stuff but critics are all like "nope not enough" 
. And honestly, I think the New York for All Act is a game-changer – if it passes, it could be a real shot in the arm for immigrant rights 
. We can't just tolerate this collusion between state and local law enforcement with ICE; it's time to take a stand 
I mean, think about it - we're talking about people just trying to make a better life for themselves and their families. But instead of getting support, they're being criticized and banned from using resources? It just doesn't seem right. And I love how some advocacy groups are pushing back on the state's sanctuary policy 
its like theyre expecting states 2 just do nothing while fedgov is outta control 
Like, what if we also banned state and local officers from sharing info with ICE? Would that make things better or worse? 
Maybe we need more of both? 
It's like, Hochul's trying to create safe spaces for undocumented immigrants, but is she really addressing the root issue here? 
What do you guys think? Should we be supporting the New York for All Act or not? 
But we can't let state Republicans dictate our policies and make it harder for immigrants to feel safe.
These undocumented immigrants have been through so much already, and now we're still debating whether or not to help them out? 
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. We need to find ways to work together and support each other, regardless of who we are or where we come from.
Like, what's the magic solution here? And don't even get me started on the New York For All Act... sounds like a total game-changer, but it's also kinda super vague 
. Creating new avenues for undocumented immigrants to bring legal claims against ICE officers is a good start, but that's just scratching the surface, you know? We need a more comprehensive solution, like the New York for All Act 
. Let's get behind the New York for All Act and make our state a safe haven for all, regardless of their status 
. We need more voices at the table to really make this work 
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