Press Releases

“The Trump Administration’s decision to sue New York over the Protect Our Courts Act is a desperate stunt to distract Americans from Republican efforts to strip healthcare from millions, defund our public schools, cut food assistance for working families, destabilize our national economy, and weaken national security, all to give tax breaks to billionaires.

“I am proud of my long track record of defending and protecting the rights of New Yorkers and all who are blessed to call America home. These inhumane actions are un-American and are yet another example of this President's overreach and disregard for constitutional rights.

“From the very start of his campaign in 2015, Donald Trump has waged war on immigrants. His rhetoric has grown increasingly hateful, and each of his policies has been more cruel and more divisive than the last. Those policies stand in stark contrast to New York’s proud legacy as a refuge where those fleeing persecution, violence, and discrimination have found safety and the chance to pursue the American Dream.

“No one should live in fear of seeking justice. New York will continue to lead and fight back against policies that hurt our state and our nation. I stand alongside leaders like Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James in defense of our values. 

“New York will not be intimidated. We will not back down. We are a state and nation of immigrants. And in New York, we will always protect those who seek a better life.”

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