\u201cThis
\nis a major win in the ongoing battle against the Trump administration\u2019s efforts
\nto intimidate immigrant communities. The census affects political representation
\nand determines how $700 billion is distributed for critical services such as
\neducation and infrastructure improvements. Fifty-three billion dollars is at
\nstake for New York State. This was another blatant attack on our valued
\nimmigrant communities and on our democracy itself. I thank Judge Furman
\nfor this decision, and am heartened to see our courts upholding the rule of law
\nand American values at a time when they are under attack. We know that there
\nwill be an appeal, but we also know that the City Council will never stop
\nfighting to ensure that every New Yorker is counted.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u201cThis
\nis a major win in the ongoing battle against the Trump administration\u2019s efforts
\nto intimidate immigrant communities. The census affects political representation
\nand determines how $700 billion is distributed for critical services such as
\neducation and infrastructure improvements. Fifty-three billion dollars is at
\nstake for New York State. This was another blatant attack on our valued
\nimmigrant communities and on our democracy itself.<\/p>\n
…<\/p>\n