New York's Governor Hochul Falls Short on Immigrant Protections
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed several measures to support immigrants in New York, but critics say they do not go far enough. The governor's proposals include barring the use of state resources for immigration enforcement and creating new avenues for those harmed by abusive practices to bring legal claims against ICE officers.
However, advocates argue that these measures are insufficient, and that a more comprehensive approach is needed. Rosa Cohen-Cruz, immigration policy director for The Bronx Defenders, stated that Hochul's proposals "fall short of what is required." She called on the governor 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 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, absent a judicial warrant.
The New York for All Act is a more comprehensive approach than Hochul's proposals, which critics argue will still allow local governments to cooperate with ICE in certain circumstances. Natalia Aristizabal, the deputy director of Make the Road New York, urged Hochul to support the bill, stating that it is "the only legislation on the table that would accomplish" some of the governor's proposed measures.
State Republicans have also expressed opposition to the bill, saying that they believe the federal government should be responsible for immigration enforcement. However, advocates argue that this approach has led to an increase in aggressive tactics by ICE agents and has had devastating consequences for immigrant communities.
Hochul's proposals do include some significant protections for immigrants, such as prohibiting the use of state resources for immigration enforcement and seeking to prohibit ICE officers from entering schools and hospitals for civil immigration enforcement unless they have judicial warrants. However, critics argue that these measures are insufficient, and that a more comprehensive approach is needed to truly protect immigrant communities.
Overall, Hochul's proposals demonstrate a willingness to take steps to support immigrants in New York, but advocates argue that more needs to be done to address the systemic issues that affect this community.
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed several measures to support immigrants in New York, but critics say they do not go far enough. The governor's proposals include barring the use of state resources for immigration enforcement and creating new avenues for those harmed by abusive practices to bring legal claims against ICE officers.
However, advocates argue that these measures are insufficient, and that a more comprehensive approach is needed. Rosa Cohen-Cruz, immigration policy director for The Bronx Defenders, stated that Hochul's proposals "fall short of what is required." She called on the governor 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 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, absent a judicial warrant.
The New York for All Act is a more comprehensive approach than Hochul's proposals, which critics argue will still allow local governments to cooperate with ICE in certain circumstances. Natalia Aristizabal, the deputy director of Make the Road New York, urged Hochul to support the bill, stating that it is "the only legislation on the table that would accomplish" some of the governor's proposed measures.
State Republicans have also expressed opposition to the bill, saying that they believe the federal government should be responsible for immigration enforcement. However, advocates argue that this approach has led to an increase in aggressive tactics by ICE agents and has had devastating consequences for immigrant communities.
Hochul's proposals do include some significant protections for immigrants, such as prohibiting the use of state resources for immigration enforcement and seeking to prohibit ICE officers from entering schools and hospitals for civil immigration enforcement unless they have judicial warrants. However, critics argue that these measures are insufficient, and that a more comprehensive approach is needed to truly protect immigrant communities.
Overall, Hochul's proposals demonstrate a willingness to take steps to support immigrants in New York, but advocates argue that more needs to be done to address the systemic issues that affect this community.
. I think it's awesome that she's proposing measures like not using state resources for immigration enforcement and creating new avenues for victims of ICE abuse to bring legal claims - that's a good start 
! However, I can see why advocates would say her proposals aren't enough... maybe they're trying to work within the system too much 
. The New York for All Act sounds like it could make a bigger difference, but it's not perfect either... sometimes you gotta try different approaches until you find one that works 
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anyway back 2 Hochul's proposals i feel like they r a good start but idk if its enough 2 really make a diff in people's lives we need more comprehensive laws like the NY for All Act to protect immigrants & hold ICE accountable 
! Governor Hochul is trying her best, but sometimes you just gotta go bigger and stronger 
! I think we should all support the New York for All Act, it's like, the least we can do to help them out 
. And yeah, state resources shouldn't be used for immigration enforcement, that's just crazy talk 
! We need more comprehensive solutions, not just small fixes 
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. Make the Road New York's perspective makes a lot of sense - the NY for All Act is like, a more comprehensive solution 
. I think it's time for Hochul to listen to her critics and go further in supporting immigrant communities 
. Maybe it's not about being perfect, but showing we care and are willing to make changes 
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I think Governor Hochul is on the right track by proposing measures to support immigrants, like banning state resources for immigration enforcement 
. Those advocates are saying some really harsh stuff about her proposals being too little, too late 
. I mean, it's easy to say that more needs to be done, but what's the alternative? More and more aggressive enforcement from ICE? No thanks, we need people like Hochul who care about these issues 
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. And what about all those innocent people who get caught up in the crossfire? 
It's time to put our money where our mouth is and support real solutions that benefit everyone 
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and hoping Hochul can find a way to make her proposals work without sacrificing too much 
Some people say these measures are just Band-Aids on a bullet wound and they're right 
. The New York for All Act is the only way forward here IMHO 
. We can't keep waiting around for politicians to get their acts together... we need action now! 