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Pack the Chamber for the Immigrant Protection Act!

September 25, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

 
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The Westchester County Board of Legislators will convene Monday, 9/25, at 7:00pm to reconsider the Immigrant Protection Act and vote to override County Exec Astorino’s shameful veto. We are just one vote away from a successful override and every opportunity to advocate counts!

It is more important than ever that we pack the Board of Legislators’ Chamber to show our wide support for the Immigrant Protection Act and let legislators know we are holding each and every one of them accountable for their vote on this Act. JOIN US!!

 
We will keep you updated via this facebook link

NOTE ON PUBLIC COMMENT:
There will be the opportunity for public comment. Use the opportunity to let your legislator know why you support this Act and our immigrant communities. To sign up please arrive to the chamber by 6:00pm

NOTE ON SIGNS:
Bring small signs in support of the Immigrant Protection Act. Large signs, bull horns, or signs on sticks/posts ate not allowed inside the chamber. 

 
STATEMENT ON THE RECENT EXECUTIVE ORDER: 
Our successful rally and march in Yonkers on Monday pressured the County Executive into announcing an Executive Order – a  cynical and failed attempt to save face and appease the growing numbers of residents upset by his anti-immigrant veto. 

Despite his self-proclaimed commitment to protecting all Westchester residents, County Executive Astorino’s Executive Order is a thinly veiled attempt to capitalize on current public opinion to protect immigrants while accomplishing nothing new to protect immigrant communities. This Executive Order shows no understanding for the current risks and realities facing the immigrant community. He effectively offers his full collaboration and county resources to the Trump Administration’s ruthless and racist deportation force at the expense of Westchester residents and public safety. Fortunately, the County Legislature has an opportunity to stand on the right side of history by overriding his veto next week and passing permanent legislation. Until then, we will continue to work in coalition to protect the rights and dignity of all people in New York.”

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Charlotte Gossett Navarro
Senior Manager of Member Engagement 
Advocacy Department
The New York Immigration Coalition
131 West 33rd Street, Suite 610
New York, NY  10001
(212) 627-2227 ext. 230
www.nyic.org

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Date:
September 25, 2017
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm