Brad Lander: “40% of New Yorkers were born somewhere other than the United…”

“And that is really what I want to underline today. Facts Not Fear in New York are more than 8 billion residents. Of them, 40% are immigrants. 40% of New Yorkers were born somewhere other than the United States. 50% of New Yorkers live in mixed status households, including 1 million children. Those are the kids who are subject to the dangers of family separation or to hideous ICE enforcement if we don't stand up.” (01:56–02:01)

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