Action Taken As Trump Administration Seeks
to Punish States That Assist Immigrants
to Punish States That Assist Immigrants
The following statement was issued today by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
"It
is unconscionable that the Trump administration would put New Yorkers'
public safety at risk to impose its abhorrent and un-American
immigration policies on our state. Because we believe in welcoming
immigrants and celebrating our diversity, the federal government is
illegally trying to withhold critical Byrne JAG funding that plays a
critical role in combatting gun violence, fighting the opioid epidemic
and supporting criminal justice services.
"With
the lawsuit filed today, New York and other states are sending a
message loud and clear that we will not stand for intolerance or hate
and we will not be bullied with disgraceful political tactics, let alone
ones that are blatantly unconstitutional. New Yorkers should know that
we will continue fighting against this shameful administration and its
unjust policies at every turn and will not rest until every New Yorker,
regardless of where they come from or how they got here, is treated with
respect and dignity."
Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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