The Bronx, NY - Today, in response to the
President’s Executive Action placing a 120 day moratorium on the admittance of
refugees and halting the entrance of visitors from six muslim countries as of March
16, 2017, New York State Assembly Member and DNC Vice Chair Michael Blake
released the following statement:
“Once again, President Trump and his
administration are doubling down on racist, xenophobic and discriminatory
attitude towards Muslims and allies, showing his willful disdain for people who
simply wish to pursue the American dream. By placing a cap on muslim refugees,
With this newest Muslim ban, he has empowered crisis in other regions of the
world and endangered the lives of those fleeing terror in those countries. The
President signed the executive order without any press and cowardly his Cabinet
members not answering questions.
Having had his first order overturned in
court, President Trump is nevertheless insistent upon denigrating the legacy of
immigration in this country, signaling that the U.S. no longer welcomes those
who wish to pursue the American dream. A ban is still a ban.
I urge all Americans to denounce this ban and demand its repeal. We as Americans must unequivocally stand for the rights of all people. As a nation, we take pride in our diversity and our constitutional right to religious freedom. I hope that Attorneys General and organizations that stand up for legal and immigrant rights strongly condemn this order and do everything possible for its rejection. As the son of immigrants, I ran for office to stand up for those who may not have a voice and are afraid to stand up in the face of injustice and oppression. As an Assembly Member from the diverse county in America and a D.N.C. Vice Chair, I will continue to fight for those most at risk. If we do not learn from our history, we are bound to repeat it, the effects of which would be utterly devastating."
Source: The Office of Assemblyman Michael Blake
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