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Michael Blake: “A lot of the city policies that are happening is because…”

Featuring: Michael Blake, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House New York, District 15

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New York City Forum on Sanctuary City Laws and Immigrant Protections

Published | Video Starts at 26:38

So I just want to say, to this degree, we have a demonization that is happening against our immigrant communities that is wrong and unacceptable. And A lot of the city policies that are happening is because Eric Adams does not believe that you should be supported in the ways that you are. Thank you. So the next question, former Andrew. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams, who are both aren't here tonight, as we can all see, they support legislation … (26:38–26:46)

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Asserts that city policies under Eric Adams are unsupportive of certain communities.

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