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Council Member Alexa Aviles delivers closing remarks on immigrant protections

2:39:18

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Council Member Alexa Aviles concludes the hearing by emphasizing the need for strong and unambiguous protection of immigrant communities in New York City. She calls for clear language and policies that affirm the city's commitment to supporting immigrants with dignity, despite uncertain times ahead.

  • Aviles stresses the importance of avoiding contradictions or unclear language in policies
  • She acknowledges the limited control of the present officials but maintains high expectations for immigrant protection
  • The Council Member indicates that specific follow-up questions will be addressed later
Alexa Aviles
2:39:18
Thank you.
2:39:19
I I want to honor, the time that we committed to with with you both.
2:39:25
I guess I would like to I would like to thank you for being here and I know we are we are facing very uncertain times.
2:39:34
I have to underscore what you have heard here over and over again is we want full throated affirmation of fully protecting our immigrant communities, not contradictions, not fuzzy language, and certainly no rollbacks.
2:39:48
I know you are not in control of that in particular, but that is certainly our expectation as clear affirmation that we're going to protect and support people with dignity and use language that is dignified of our city and state and our community members.
2:40:05
And we will follow-up on specific questions.
2:40:09
Thank you for the work.
2:40:11
And, thank you for being here today.
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