2010-2020 Mayor's Office Websites: on Immigration

Eric Adams: Allow lawful non-citizens right to vote in city elections

We will empower legal immigrants with municipal voting rights. There are more than 3 million immigrants in New York City. The vast majority of these New Yorkers cannot vote in local elections even though many are legal tax-paying residents. By allowing lawfully permanent residents and other non-citizens authorized to work in the United States the right to vote, we will enfranchise nearly 1 million New Yorkers who deserve a say in how their city is run--and who runs it. Source: 2021 NYC Mayoral campaign website EricAdams2021.com Jul 7, 2021

Shaun Donovan: Protect immigrant communities, prioritize language access

Protect our immigrant communities
Provide equitable and secure access to opportunity
Prioritize language access
Help New Yorkers navigate the federal immigration system
Be a municipal advocate for change

Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

Andrew Yang: All agencies must make language access a top priority

All City agencies are required to update their language access plans. But many immigrant communities who speak languages other than English find it very difficult to get services in their preferred language. A Yang administration will ensure that all City agencies and contracted providers make language access a top priority with a real-time translator provided by the NYC App to serve New Yorkers seeking services in the language that is most comfortable for them. Source: Mayoral campaign website YangForNY.com Mar 25, 2021

Keisha Lance Bottoms: Offer pro bono assistance to immigrants facing deportation

Bottoms will expand the City of Atlanta's new deportation defense legal program, which offers pro bono legal assistance to immigrants facing deportation in our communities. We must not waver in our support for our foreign-born residents when the regional federal ICE office reports an 80 percent increase in arrests under President Trump. Source: Mayoral campaign website KeishaLanceBottoms.com Apr 14, 2020

Marty Walsh: More services via New Bostonians Office

A son of immigrants, Marty's experience reflects the values and contributions that immigrants continue to make in the city of Boston. Today, immigrants account for over a quarter of the city's total population and foreign-born residents have nearly doubled since 1990. The Walsh Administration will do more to celebrate the individual and cultural identities of our immigrant residents, while simultaneously facilitating inclusion in their adopted country.

Access: ensure that immigrants and all residents of Boston obtain equal access to resources and support for full participation in the economic vitality of the city
New Bostonians Office: Marty will support and expand the current Mayor's Office of New Bostonians to increase access to City Hall services. The Office will help ensure that immigrants have full opportunity to access community programs.
Gateway City: In conjunction with its development authority and economic development efforts that will help immigrants thrive.

Source: 2013 Mayoral campaign website, MartyWalsh.org, "Issues" Nov 7, 2013

Bill de Blasio: Greater outreach and assistance to immigrant entrepreneurs

New York's immigrant communities are a continuing source of entrepreneurial activity and can play a key role in creating new jobs. But the city is not providing sufficient assistance to these groups. 92% of immigrant businesses reported receiving no services to start or sustain their businesses--with 51% unaware of the services available to them. De Blasio proposed a series of programs for the city to improve its support for immigrant entrepreneurs, including greater outreach and technical assistanc Source: 2013 Mayoral campaign website, www.billdeblasio.com Oct 22, 2013

Bill de Blasio: Created privately-funded the DREAM fellowship

Creating DREAM Scholarships: Working through the New York Immigration Coalition and additional non-profit funding, Bill de Blasio created the DREAM fellowship--a scholarship and leadership development program for undocumented college students. Beyond helping dozens of students, the initiative has highlighted the need for enactment of national and state DREAM Act legislation. A second cohort of students just completed the spring semester with the aid of this program Source: 2013 Mayoral campaign website, www.billdeblasio.com Oct 22, 2013

Bill de Blasio: Universal City ID for services for undocumented immigrants

Offer a Universal City ID Card to Residents: Bill de Blasio believes it's time for a city-backed ID card that will allow all residents--including undocumented immigrants--to access basic services like opening a bank account. These identification cards will also help foster better relations between the police and undocumented people, who often choose not to report crimes out of fear they may be deported.
Allow Undocumented New Yorkers Access to Driver's Licenses: This will improve roadway safety by getting undocumented people who are already driving on our streets into driver's education classes and covered by auto insurance.
End Cooperation With Federal 'Detainer Requests' For Minor Violations: The "federal detainer" process compels local police to hand over legal and undocumented immigrants to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement--even for minor crimes committed years ago. [These should apply only to] those who have been convicted of serious felonies.

Source: 2013 Mayoral campaign website, www.billdeblasio.com Oct 22, 2013

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*Candidates and political leaders on Immigration:*
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