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wnylib

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9. NYC has no process for amending laws?

Reply to MichMan (Reply #8)

Tue Dec 24, 2024, 08:22 PM

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No possibility that lawmakers could discuss an amendment with ICE regarding convicted criminals, and which convictions would apply, i.e. misdemeanors vs. felonies?

What does the specific law state? Do you have a link to it?

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Trump wants mass deportations. A ride-along with immigration officers shows the challenges [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Tuesday OP

Yes, that's how it's being done now. However, I think Trump wants something else. MineralMan Tuesday #1

Why shouldn't those convicted of sexually assaulting minors be deported ? MichMan Tuesday #2

I don't think that's what they're arguing Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Tuesday #3

The city has a policy of not cooperating with ICE, releasing convicted criminals, and daring ICE to find them themselves MichMan Tuesday #4

Agree. The point being made in the OP is that wnylib Tuesday #5

They must prefer them out on the streets, or they wouldn't have a law preventing cooperation with ICE. MichMan Tuesday #6

It does not have to be either/or. wnylib Tuesday #7

It does have to be either/or as long there is a law on the books for the last 10 years forbidding any cooperation MichMan Tuesday #8

NYC has no process for amending laws? wnylib Tuesday #9

When the mass deportations don't happen Blue_Tires Tuesday #10