📢Now is the time to end New York’s complicity with immigrant detention! 🧵 thread + 📝 statement from 75+ groups on why we need to pass the #DignityNotDetention Act:
freedomforimmigrants.org/policy-updates…
freedomforimmigrants.org/policy-updates…
COVID-19 exacerbated the dangers of ICE detention, which has *always* been inhumane. 2020 was the deadliest year in detention since ‘05, with 21 deaths - and over 10K COVID cases. #DignityNotDetention
People in ICE detention in New York state have reported lack of PPE & hygienic materials, and the use of solitary confinement as “quarantine” - total lack of basic public health. #DignityNotDetention
Even before the pandemic, people in ICE detention in NY constantly reported rotten food, lack of heat & medical neglect. These conditions can only be stopped by ending ICE detention. #DignityNotDetention
It’s clear that immigration enforcement isn’t ending under Biden - in fact, his administration has deported & expelled 484,962 people since taking office. NY must step up to curtail detention + deportation. #DignityNotDetention
In Oct 2020, ICE announced they’re seeking NEW detention sites in NY. As long as arrests + deportations continue, ICE will expand detention. We must act now to stop ICE expansion & end existing detention. #DignityNotDetention
New York must grow a national movement to end ICE contracts. CA, WA, IL, MD have all passed bills to curb ICE detention - it’s time for NY to join the fight #DignityNotDetention
With the support of orgs across the state, @KarinesReyes87 @SalazarSenate have introduced the #DignityNotDetention Act to prohibit NY gov’t entities from entering into or renewing ICE detention contracts & ends existing detention.
As the pandemic recedes & ICE detention numbers begin to rise again, it’s time to end NY’s complicity in ICE detention! Let’s pass the #DignityNotDetention Act now. bit.ly/NYDignityNotDe…
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