Some State Lawmakers Want Special Session to Pass NY For All

Some state lawmakers want special session to pass NY For All

State Sens. Jabari Brisport and Julia Salazar are among the lawmakers on X calling for a special session to pass the New York for All Act.

New York for All Act not passed in legislative session

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---Among the bills that didn’t pass this legislative session is the New York for All Act. The bill would prohibit officers, state agencies, and state employees from inquiring about someone’s immigration status without a judicial warrant from the federal government. Murad Awawdeh, President of the New York Immigration Coalition, said people shouldn’t have to worry about being handed over to ICE if they call police for help.  …

New York advocates slam lack of action on immigrants' rights as legislative session closes

The New York State legislative session closed Wednesday as rights advocates denounced lawmakers' lack of action to protect immigrants' rights.