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Michael Blake: “ICE being sent to a school, a place of worship, or a…”

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

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The Back Room Podcast: Michael Blake's Mayoral Campaign and Vision for New York City

Published | Video Starts at 10:18

I said yes. I gave facts. And I was very clear that the reasons why this is relevant is because of Republican messaging and policies. For example, ICE being sent to a school, a place of worship, or a community center is unconstitutional. You should not be allowed in unless you have a judicial warrant that's been signed by a judge. So, again, the welcoming of our immigrant communities, Latino, Caribbean, African, Asian, Eastern European, etc. Is what makes our city greater. (10:18–10:25)

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Asserts that ICE operations in schools, places of worship, or community centers without a judicial warrant are unconstitutional.

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