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Williams addresses misconceptions about sanctuary cities and immigrant communities
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Jumaane Williams challenges misconceptions about sanctuary cities and immigrant communities, emphasizing that these policies do not compromise safety. He also highlights the disproportionate impact of deportation on Black immigrants.
- Williams asserts that sanctuary cities are safer than other cities
- He clarifies that existing laws already address individuals convicted of specific crimes
- Williams points out that some legal immigrants, such as those with Temporary Protected Status, are now at risk
- He highlights the disproportionate impact of deportation on Black immigrants
Jumaane Williams
0:19:22
Sanctuary cities are safer than other cities and we already have laws that help deal with people who are convicted of particular crimes.
0:19:29
It was never about being legal or illegal.
0:19:31
They are now turning people who were here legally like Haitian brothers and sisters and our Venezuelan brothers and sisters who were here legally on the TPS taking away that status and sometimes always left out.
0:19:44
Black immigrants are the highest percentage to to be deported based on their presence here.
0:19:49
Once again, we see anti blackness rear its head.