Malliotakis Blasts City for Refusing to Cooperate with Federal Immigration Officials
Editor’s note: Staten Islander News recently reported on the changes that school-aged children of migrants have been grappling with after the institution of the 60-Day migrant eviction requirements put in place by the city to try to deal with the incredible influx of migrants. This puts strain on families trying to place their kids in the education system as required by local laws. You can also learn about the debate between legal and illegal immigrants here. Many of the migrants that are currently entering New York City (transported here from border states such as Texas) are seeking asylum, utilizing the process available to them under current law. As a legal immigrant, Congresswoman Malliotakis has also helped other seeking to immigrate legally. Learn more about that here. To see more stories about the topic of immigration, this search page shows much of our coverage about this issue.
In addition, regarding passage of the POLICE Act mentioned in the release, the following info was provided by Rep. Malliotakis’ office: “The POLICE Act mentioned in the Congresswoman’s release passed the House on May 17th. From there it goes to the Senate, ….check with the Senate Judiciary Committee or Senator Schumer’s office as to when it will come up for a vote in their chamber.
(NEW YORK, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) blasted New York City for refusing to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials to apprehend and deport illegal immigrants committing crimes in New York City, including most recently in ICE’s arrest of three migrant squatters released without bail instead of being turned over to ICE.
“Despite our calls for the City Council and Mayor to restore cooperation with federal immigration officials, rogue prosecutors and far-left judges continue to release criminals residing in our country illegally back onto the street to the detriment of our community and citizens. I applaud ICE for arresting three of the eight migrant squatters – most of whom have been previously apprehended for other crimes, including shoplifting, assault, and murder – but it’s important to highlight how difficult their jobs have become because the Biden Administration directs Customs and Border Protection to release these individuals into our interior; Governor Hochul’s bail law allows them to commit crimes with no consequence; and New York City prohibits the NYPD from turning these criminals over to ICE, even when there is a detainer request.
“Instead of working with federal officials to arrest, detain, and immediately deport thugs wreaking havoc in our city, progressive politicians have tied the hands of our NYPD to the benefit of criminals, and are allowing them to remain here in luxury hotel rooms with five-star service on the taxpayers’ dime. In a post-9/11 world, we cannot afford to take any chances. Democrats’ pro-criminal, open-border and sanctuary policies at the city, state, and federal levels have proven to have deadly consequences, and this is just one of many examples where they’ve come to a head to deteriorate quality of life and public safety for American citizens.”
BACKGROUND:
Last year, ICE issued 109 detainer requests to the NYPD, none of which were honored due to local laws passed under the de Blasio Administration which dramatically limit New York City’s cooperation with federal immigration officials. City officials have claimed to be cooperative with ICE detainer requests, however, the city will not accept anything other than a judicial warrant, whereas ICE uses administrative warrants for this process.
In February, following the attack of two NYPD Officers in Times Square, Malliotakis joined a bipartisan group of local elected officials and the New York City Field Office Director for ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in calling on the City Council to repeal these laws. Malliotakis is also an original cosponsor of H.R. 2494, The POLICE Act of 2023, legislation that makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense.
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was sworn in on January 3, 2021 to represent Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn.
Prior to serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 2, 2010, defeating a two-term incumbent. In the Assembly, she served as Minority Whip and the ranking minority member of the Assembly Committee on Governmental Employees. For five terms, Congresswoman Malliotakis fought to restore ethics in Albany, expand transit service in her district, improve programs for senior citizens, reform education and improve New York’s economic climate by reducing the tax burden on small businesses and residents. A cornerstone of her tenure was helping her community recover and rebuild following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
In addition to advocating for these same issues in Washington, Congresswoman Malliotakis is acutely focused on securing New York’s fair share of federal mass transit funding, which would go towards expanding transportation services and easing traffic congestion, while also championing public safety by supporting our nation’s law enforcement officers.
Congresswoman Malliotakis is the daughter of immigrants, her father from Greece and her mother a Cuban exile of the Castro dictatorship. She is currently the only Republican member representing New York City in Congress, representing a district spanning the boroughs of Brooklyn and Staten Island. She is a passionate advocate for animal rights and the strengthening of animal cruelty laws, and in her spare time, enjoys spending time with her chihuahua, Peanut.
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