immigration

“We can’t stop right now. We have to continue fighting for our families, for our communities, for those who have lost their lives during COVID-19 without getting anything.”

“We’re asking for access to child care for food chain workers, financial relief for undocumented workers and health and safety regulations for all workers on the job, especially farmworkers."

“As a 25-year law enforcement professional, it is unfathomable that information which could be used to prevent crime or a potential terrorist attack, is purposely being withheld."

Attorneys say they believe the stop was racially motivated. The ACLU’s client was detained, then placed in ICE custody.

Cuomo says it’s likely the federal government’s decision was political “retaliation and reprisal” for New York’s law to allow undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses.

“It will slow down commerce, it will cost our economy. All while posing a significant threat to public safety.”

Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to challenge Homeland Security's attempt to suspend enrollment in Global Entry and other trusted traveler programs for New Yorkers over access to state motor vehicle records.

"What's happened is we've had refugee clients say they don't want to reapply for benefits because they're afraid it's going to affect their status going forward."

One of the bills now goes the governor for a signature, and the rest still have to pass the Senate.

“What it has done though, is galvanize this group of community groups to go out and make sure people don’t let that fear stop them from being recognized and counted."