Local advocate Delgado advocates for the termination of collaborative efforts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a local level
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, a prominent figure in New York's political landscape, has recently announced his support for the New York for All Act, a piece of legislation that includes a ban on 287(g) agreements between local governments and ICE. This shift in position marks a clear move towards progressive immigration reform.
Initially, Delgado expressed uncertainty about state laws regarding local cooperation with ICE and opposed a blanket policy on the issue. However, after careful consideration, Delgado has aligned himself with the progressive policy of preventing local cooperation with ICE, signaling his support for banning these agreements.
At his first public appearance after announcing his campaign, Delgado expressed opposition to a state policy that would impose a blanket policy governing how local law enforcement can interact with federal immigration officials. However, it seems that his stance on the New York for All Act has evolved since his initial campaign.
The New York for All Act, if passed, would prohibit local governments from entering into 287(g) agreements. These agreements allow local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Delgado emphasized that he was speaking about a specific proposed policy that would ban a certain type of contract that deputizes local law enforcement.
Delgado's response to questions about banning 287(g) agreements indicates a nuanced approach to the issue, expressing concern about a blanket rule but not ruling out the possibility. He stated that he has thought about the issue for some time, but didn't specify what specific action he would take under the New York for All Act.
It's worth noting that there is a long-standing executive order that limits state agencies from cooperating with ICE, but it only applies to state agencies, not local governments. Case law has established that localities cannot honor detainer requests, but nothing stops those governments from entering into various cooperation agreements with the federal government.
Delgado's recent attendance at a rally calling for a special legislative session to pass additional immigration protections, including the New York for All Act, further solidifies his support for the legislation.
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado launched his campaign for governor and has been championing progressive policies and priorities. One of his recent additions is the New York for All Act. As he campaigns against Gov. Kathy Hochul, Delgado's stance on the New York for All Act could play a significant role in shaping the immigration reform discourse within the Democratic primary.
In response to allegations that he never supported the New York for All Act, Delgado denied any such suggestion, stating there was confusion in the initial conversation. However, it is clear that Delgado's position on the New York for All Act has evolved, and he now supports the ban on 287(g) agreements.
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/13/nyregion/delgado-ny-for-all-act.html [3] https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2022/06/13/delgado-says-he-now-supports-new-york-for-all-act-after-previously-raising-concerns-about-287g-ban-1010234
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