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Scott Stringer: “I would use every power the mayor has, legal power to…”

Featuring: Scott Stringer, Democratic | Former Candidate, Mayor of New York City

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New York City Forum on Sanctuary City Laws and Immigrant Protections

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… serious steps, you will make sure these protections are in place for many of our communities to ensure we actually have the chance of justice happening for our immigrant communities. I would use every power the mayor has, legal power to continue and expand our sanctuary city laws. I also think we need to be strategic, recognizing that the next 18 months in particular are going to be very, very difficult for our immigrants, for the people who the believe very strongly that this is a city for everybody. (01:00–01:10)

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Asserts intention to use mayoral powers to expand sanctuary city laws.

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