New York State Implements New Measures to Assist Immigrants and Protect Them from ICE

Two new measures have been launched to assist and protect immigrants targeted by ICE and the federal government's anti-immigrant policies in their communities. Governor Cuomo's first-in-the-nation Liberty Defense Project has selected regional providers and attorneys for a Rapid Response Program to better respond to unanticipated ICE enforcement actions, targeted raids and sweeps statewide. 

Additionally, Governor Cuomo's Office for New Americans has selected 21 new Opportunity Centers across the state to deliver essential services, education and guidance to immigrants in their own neighborhoods - including the Southern Tier for the first time.

"While the federal government continues to threaten our immigrant communities, New York will not stop fighting to protect the rights of new Americans," Governor Cuomo said. "With this new program and expanded opportunity centers, we are ensuring vulnerable immigrants who are unfairly targeted by ICE have the legal assistance and services they need to achieve their full potential in New York."

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Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo