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It is Now Illegal To Threaten To Report Undocumented Immigrants to ICE

Bushwick's Sen. Salazar says "This is good" but pushes for more steps to "protect immigrant New Yorkers from ICE."

By Jackson Schroeder

Oct. 15, 2021 · 2 min read

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It is Now Illegal To Threaten To Report Undocumented Immigrants to ICE

Bushwick's Sen. Salazar says "This is good" but pushes for more steps to "protect immigrant New Yorkers from ICE."

Jackson Schroeder October 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021 · 2 min read

Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation protecting undocumented immigrants from blackmail. The new law makes it illegal to threaten to report someone’s immigration status to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

“New York is built on the hard work and determination of generations of immigrants, and we need to support people who are trying to build better lives for themselves and…

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