AGENCY TESTIMONY
Reinforcement of sanctuary laws and guidance to city agencies
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Commissioner Castro details MOIA's efforts to reinforce sanctuary laws and provide guidance to city agencies. The focus is on ensuring that immigrant New Yorkers can access city services without fear, regardless of their immigration status.
- MOIA is working with the city's law department to train staff on local laws, including sanctuary laws and executive orders
- City agencies and contractors are generally prohibited from assisting in immigration enforcement
- Agencies are required to document any inquiries from federal immigration authorities
Manuel Castro
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Guided by our charter mandate, Moya continues to lead efforts in support of immigrant communities through community rooted and innovative programs as well as to promote our commitment to immigrant New Yorkers regardless of immigration status and the importance that they may access city services without fear.
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Internally, Moya has been working in partnership with the city's law department to ensure that, that staff are thoroughly trained and fully understand the scope and meaning of New York City's local laws, including our sanctuary laws and executive orders.
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City agencies and offices, including contractors and vendors, are generally prohibited from assisting immigration enforcement or utilizing city resources for such purposes.
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Furthermore, agencies are required to document any inquiries from federal immigration authorities related to immigration enforcement.
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It is crucial to note that city services are available to all New Yorkers regardless of immigration status.
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City government simply does not discriminate based on a person's immigration status.
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In addition, we are increasing and sustaining important lines of communication and collaborations across our internal, city agencies and offices.