State of New York secondary Archives: on Immigration


Kathy Hochul: 2007: No drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants

Teachout opened a new front against Cuomo with criticism of his own choice for Lieutenant Governor, Kathy Hochul, who is best known in the state for her 2007 battle against a plan to issue drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants.

Teachout said that in a state that typically focuses on "honoring the dignity of all immigrants" she is "disappointed" in Hochul. She described Hochul as someone "who has not traditionally been a friend of immigrant communities."

Source: Buzzfeed.com blog on 2014 New York State gubernatorial race Jun 13, 2014

Kathy Hochul: Submit temporary guest worker applications online

America's farms are the best in the world. Our food is safer, higher in quality, and more efficiently grown than that of any other country. The labor and innovation of America's farmers puts food on the tables of not just families here at home, but for hungry people across the world.

As our farmers bring their goods to market in the 21st century economy, they expect to have a 21st century government that will help, not hinder, their business. That's why I call on the Secretary of Labor to allow farmers to submit their H-2A applications for temporary guest workers online.

N.Y. farmers are increasingly relying on this program for the legal labor they need to plant and harvest their crops. This summer, I was absolutely shocked to learn that one of my onion farms in Genesee County had to mail almost 20 pounds of paperwork to the Federal Government in order to participate in this program. There must be a better way. An online application program would save money for our farmers and our taxpayers.

Source: US House press release in 2014 New York State Governor race Nov 30, 2011

Zephyr Teachout: Honor the dignity of all immigrants

Teachout opened a new front against Cuomo with criticism of his own choice for Lieutenant Governor, Kathy Hochul, who is best known in the state for her 2007 battle against a plan to issue drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants.

Teachout said that in a state that typically focuses on "honoring the dignity of all immigrants" she is "disappointed" in Hochul. She described Hochul as someone "who has not traditionally been a friend of immigrant communities."

Source: Buzzfeed.com blog on 2014 New York State gubernatorial race Jun 13, 2014

Kathy Hochul: Regulate for-profit bond companies focusing on immigrants

S7475: Provides for regulating immigration bail businesses including restrictions on who may operate such a business.

North Star Fund (in favor, Apr 12, 2023): We join in celebrating the Break the Shackles coalition's 2022 victory! The coalition and its allies advocated for and secured passage of the Stop Immigration Bond Abuse Act (SIMBAA) to protect immigrants formerly detained in New York from exploitative for-profit bond companies.

Legislative outcome Passed Senate 48-15-2 on Jun/1/22; Passed Assembly 99-45-6 on Jun/4/22; Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on Dec/9/22.

Source: North Star Fund on New York State voting records S7475 Dec 9, 2022

Michael Lawler: Regulate for-profit bond companies focusing on immigrants

S7475: Provides for regulating immigration bail businesses including restrictions on who may operate such a business.

North Star Fund (in favor, Apr 12, 2023): We join in celebrating the Break the Shackles coalition's 2022 victory! The coalition and its allies advocated for and secured passage of the Stop Immigration Bond Abuse Act (SIMBAA) to protect immigrants formerly detained in New York from exploitative for-profit bond companies.

Legislative outcome Passed Senate 48-15-2 on Jun/1/22; Passed Assembly 99-45-6 on Jun/4/22; Rep. Mike Lawler voted YES; Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on Dec/9/22.

Source: North Star Fund on New York State voting records S7475 Jun 4, 2022

Tim Kennedy: Regulate for-profit bond companies focusing on immigrants

S7475: Provides for regulating immigration bail businesses including restrictions on who may operate such a business.

North Star Fund (in favor, Apr 12, 2023): We join in celebrating the Break the Shackles coalition's 2022 victory! The coalition and its allies advocated for and secured passage of the Stop Immigration Bond Abuse Act (SIMBAA) to protect immigrants formerly detained in New York from exploitative for-profit bond companies.

Legislative outcome Passed Senate 48-15-2 on Jun/1/22; Sen. Tim Kennedy voted YES; Passed Assembly 99-45-6 on Jun/4/22; Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on Dec/9/22.

Source: North Star Fund on New York State voting records S7475 Jun 1, 2022

Zohran Mamdani: Regulate for-profit bond companies focusing on immigrants

S7475: Provides for regulating immigration bail businesses including restrictions on who may operate such a business.

North Star Fund (in favor, Apr 12, 2023): We join in celebrating the Break the Shackles coalition's 2022 victory! The coalition and its allies advocated for and secured passage of the Stop Immigration Bond Abuse Act (SIMBAA) to protect immigrants formerly detained in New York from exploitative for-profit bond companies.

Source: North Star Fund on New York State voting records S7475 Jun 4, 2022

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V.P.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.(I-CA)
Chase Oliver(L-GA)
Dr.Jill Stein(D-MA)
Former Pres.Donald Trump(R-FL)
Sen.J.D.Vance(R-OH)
Gov.Tim Walz(D-MN)
Dr.Cornel West(I-NJ)

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U.S.Rep.Dean_Phillips(D-MN)
Vivek_Ramaswamy(R-OH)
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