"The mayor has ordered shelters and schools to comply with ICE if they feel ‘reasonably threatened.’ At this point, immigrant New Yorkers and their families likely feel threatened by their mayor's previous silence and now his actions. This new directive undercuts past guidance and sidesteps our sanctuary laws, escalating that harm.
"This new directive will also almost certainly guarantee greater suffering for New Yorkers who are already vulnerable. City employees should not be put in harm’s way – and whatever its intent, this directive will encourage ICE to be even more violent and intimidating toward city workers and immigrant communities alike. It will force city workers to choose between their morals and their mayor’s orders. ICE has always been used to instill fear and sow chaos amidst our communities, and we will not abide by directives that intend to break our laws and subvert the defense of our communities.
"It’s clear now that while the mayor still refuses to criticize the dangers coming out of DC, he’s more than willing to aid and abet them. New Yorkers in vulnerable communities have long been harmed by people in power who saw their existence as a 'reasonable threat.' Whatever comes from City Hall or the White House, it will continue to be my office's duty to help uphold the safety and protection of all New Yorkers."
"This new directive will also almost certainly guarantee greater suffering for New Yorkers who are already vulnerable. City employees should not be put in harm’s way – and whatever its intent, this directive will encourage ICE to be even more violent and intimidating toward city workers and immigrant communities alike. It will force city workers to choose between their morals and their mayor’s orders. ICE has always been used to instill fear and sow chaos amidst our communities, and we will not abide by directives that intend to break our laws and subvert the defense of our communities.
"It’s clear now that while the mayor still refuses to criticize the dangers coming out of DC, he’s more than willing to aid and abet them. New Yorkers in vulnerable communities have long been harmed by people in power who saw their existence as a 'reasonable threat.' Whatever comes from City Hall or the White House, it will continue to be my office's duty to help uphold the safety and protection of all New Yorkers."
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