Hamilton turns his office into mini Sanctuary City
State senator says he will help immigrants
New York has long held the status of “sanctuary city” and taking a page out of that book, a Brooklyn lawmaker is moving ahead with plans to have his office serve as a sanctuary district.
Charging that President Donald Trump’s actions are jeopardizing the rights of lawful immigrants in New York City, state Sen. Jesse Hamilton said he is turning his office into a “Sanctuary Senate District.”
Hamilton (D-Crown Heights-Park Slope-Sunset Park) said the Sanctuary Senate District status means that his office, located at 1669 Bedford Ave., will offer services aimed at protecting the rights of immigrants facing legal challenges to their immigration status, delays in citizenship applications and potential deportation orders.
“We have a Trump administration imposing draconian, unjust restrictions and promising more. As leaders in a city that has welcomed immigrant communities for hundreds of years, we need to fight back and reassure our immigrant friends and neighbors that we stand together in protecting them,” Hamilton said in a statement.
Residents who have questions regarding immigration status can call 1-800-213-6385 for information. Hamilton is also arranging for immigration specialists to be on hand to assist residents on certain days of the month.