… of domestic violence or you saw a crime, you need to be confident you could report it and that you wouldn't be arrested or deported just for doing that. But We strengthened [sanctuary city policies] a lot when I was in the City Council, including passing the bill that says ICE cannot be on Rikers Island. And I was proud to be a co sponsor of that bill. And you better believe I'm going to stand up and enforce it as mayor. (1:05:02–1:05:10)
CLAIM
Asserts that Brad Lander helped strengthen sanctuary city policies, including a bill barring ICE from Rikers Island.
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