"The
Supreme Court's decision allowing the Trump administration to begin
implementing its discriminatory public charge rule is deeply disturbing
and will only further embolden the federal government's relentless
assault on immigrants throughout the country.
"The
Trump administration has mounted a cruel and sustained attack on
immigrant communities across the United States, and this rule is a
continuation of that callous trend. The public charge rule was clearly
crafted to target low-income immigrants of color, punishing them for
being poor by denying them entry into our country and forcing those
already here to choose between access to important public services and
their ability to pursue a green card in the future. We are a nation of
immigrants, and it is abhorrent to our values as Americans and as New
Yorkers to discourage those who are most in need from seeking refuge and
assistance on our shores.
"In New York, we will
always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our immigrant neighbors and
community members, offering support and continuing to fight the Trump
administration's assaults at every turn. We will ensure that New York
remains a beacon of hope and acceptance for all."
Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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