New York has partnered with Latino Justice, a national civil rights organization, to identify displaced Puerto Ricans living in New York who have been impacted by the federal government's disgraceful response to Hurricane Maria, which made landfall on this day one year ago. At this time, the state has identified several displaced Puerto Ricans living in New York who will serve as plaintiffs in a suit against President Trump and the federal government for disparate treatment in failing to provide services and resources to the island during this catastrophic event, and this partnership will serve to bolster the state's efforts. Several of these potential plaintiffs attended a memorial event at which the Governor spoke earlier today.
"As we mark the one-year anniversary of one of the deadliest storms to hit the United States, it is as evident now as it was then that the people of Puerto Rico have been all but forgotten by President Trump," Governor Cuomo said. "In this country there are no second-class citizens, yet we witnessed blatant inconsistencies in Washington's response to disasters in Florida and Texas while leaving our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico without even basic necessities. Our federal government must be held responsible for these immoral, disgraceful actions, and with this lawsuit, we will bring justice to those who were wronged and continue to support the people of Puerto Rico until the island is rebuilt and recovered, and more resilient than ever before."
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Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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