Q&A
Clarification on NYPD's role in civil immigration enforcement
1:02:34
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Council Member Sandy Nurse seeks clarification on whether the NYPD can make arrests solely for civil immigration enforcement purposes without a judicial warrant. The discussion reveals some initial confusion in the response.
- MOIA officials initially seem unsure about the answer, causing some concern.
- A clarification is later provided stating that NYPD does not enforce civil immigration laws.
- This exchange highlights the importance of clear communication on immigration enforcement policies.
Sandy Nurse
1:02:34
Another question we have is, does the administration believe that the NYPD can make arrests solely for civil immigration enforcement purposes without a judicial warrant?
Rebecca Engel
1:02:50
The NYPD can make an arrest for for an immigration,
Sandy Nurse
1:02:54
violation?
1:02:55
Civil immigration enforcement purpose
UNKNOWN
1:02:57
Absolutely.
Sandy Nurse
1:02:57
Without a judicial warrant.
1:02:58
Okay.
1:02:58
Thank you.
1:02:59
Judicial.
Rebecca Engel
1:02:59
Yeah.
Sandy Nurse
1:02:59
And then, lastly, has Moyah taken into consideration, looking at, particular these street vendors and how those populations might be impacted by the change in federal administration?