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The Democrat-controlled state Assembly on Monday approved legislation providing increased safeguards to undocumented immigrants facing possible deportation.
Dubbed the New York State Liberty Act, the legislation would make New York a “sanctuary” state by prohibiting the detention of undocumented individuals on immigration detainers unless there was a warrant from a judge.
It would also, among other things, prevent state and local law enforcement agencies from stopping or questioning a person based on perceived immigration status.
“First and foremost, if you are living in New York, you are a New Yorker, your immigration status is of no consequence,” said Assemblyman Francisco Moya (D-Queens).
N.Y. Assembly OKs bill to shield immigrants
Dubbed the New York State Liberty Act, the legislation would make New York a “sanctuary” state by prohibiting the detention of undocumented individuals on immigration detainers unless there was a warrant from a judge.
It would also, among other things, prevent state and local law enforcement agencies from stopping or questioning a person based on perceived immigration status.
“First and foremost, if you are living in New York, you are a New Yorker, your immigration status is of no consequence,” said Assemblyman Francisco Moya (D-Queens).
N.Y. Assembly OKs bill to shield immigrants