Q&A
Discussion of current laws on cooperation with ICE and public safety exceptions
8:17:55
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85 sec
Council Member Avilés and Mastro discuss the current laws regarding cooperation with ICE and public safety exceptions in New York City's sanctuary policies.
- Avilés clarifies that current laws do not prohibit cooperation with ICE but establish processes and guardrails
- Mastro acknowledges awareness of immigrant detainer requests but admits he needs to study current laws more closely
- Discussion touches on the balance between protecting immigrant communities and addressing public safety concerns
Alexa Avilés
8:17:55
So so it is, in fact, the case, that the law allows for cooperation cooperation with ICE officials and and provides guardrails for safety.
8:18:08
So Today, there's similar conversation happening with, again, inaccurate claims being made that the city cannot cooperate, but rather establish a process excuse me, that the city cannot cooperate with the federal government.
8:18:23
In reality, the current laws, as I just said, do not prohibit cooperation, but rather establish a process and guardrails for public safety exceptions.
8:18:36
As I am sure you are well aware about what an immigrant detainer request is in this context.
Randy Mastro
8:18:44
I am aware of what that is.
Alexa Avilés
8:18:47
Yes.
8:18:47
Okay.
8:18:48
And The reason the reason why we go down this path is because we have an administration who has been talking about rolling back a steadfast, proven policy that has been replicated across the country.
8:19:08
And you have talked on a variety of issues of how you will work to bring to two elements together, to discussion.
Randy Mastro
8:19:20
Yes.
Alexa Avilés
8:19:20
Can you can you walk me through in the case that these two sides cannot be bought to brought to a compromise How will you pick which side to represent?