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Zellnor Myrie: “We have no constitutional requirement to carry out the…”

Featuring: Zellnor Myrie, Democratic | New York State Senate, District 20

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Senator Zellnor Myrie's Campaign Focus on Immigration and Affordability in New York City

Published | Video Starts at 01:04

We got to go on the offense here. We have no constitutional requirement. And I know this because I'm not just a state senator and a candidate. I'm a law. We have no constitutional requirement to carry out the federal government's immigration policies. and. Introducing work permits to support immigrants communities better. What I would like to do is something that is about public safety. If you come and you're seeking asylum here, you're trying to do the right thing. (01:04–01:10)

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Asserts that there is no constitutional requirement for local governments to enforce federal immigration policies.

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