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Michael Blake: “We have a demonization that is happening against our…”

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 26:33

Yes, but it was a yes or no question. Well, you also didn't give Brad and I an opportunity to respond to the previous one. 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. (26:33–26:39)

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