Speaker Mark-Viverito:
\n\u201cWe are extremely disappointed by the Court\u2019s failure to stay the injunction. Congress has repeatedly failed to enact comprehensive immigration reform and the President acted within his powers to provide a humanitarian option to millions of immigrants with deep roots in our country, which would allow them to legally work and remain with their loved ones.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, today\u2019s decision forces families to continue to wait in the shadows as the case moves forward. We fully support the President\u2019s Administrative Relief programs and are confident that ultimately the courts will find in favor of the President\u2019s fair and constitutional exercise of power. In the meantime, we are committed to continue working with our community partners, to prepare every qualifying New York City resident to apply once the programs are implemented.\u201d<\/p>\n
Immigration Committee Chair Carlos Menchaca:
\n\u201cWe must be clear, immigration reform cannot be an issue of politics, but of attention to human rights. Today\u2019s decision by the Fifth Circuit will not deter our resolve for the much needed implementation of DAPA. Our communities, on the ground, are anxiously awaiting action on the federal level, and we are committed to ensuring that that happen. In our City\u2014on the streets of our neighborhoods\u2014we are sending signals every day that we stand alongside the thousands of undocumented New Yorkers who are set to gain from administrative relief. As I have continued to do, I urge the Courts to put aside politics and act in accordance with the law, and with the best interest of every person in mind.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Speaker Mark-Viverito:
\n\u201cWe are extremely disappointed by the Court\u2019s failure to stay the injunction. Congress has repeatedly failed to enact comprehensive immigration reform and the President acted within his powers to provide a humanitarian option to millions of immigrants with deep roots in our country, which would allow them to legally work and remain with their loved ones.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, today\u2019s decision forces families to continue to wait in the shadows as the case moves forward.<\/p>\n
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