SUPPORTING IMMIGRANTS

Queens is one of the most diverse places in the world, with hundreds of languages spoken here. Nearly half of the Queens population is born outside of the United States and that’s why I’m committed to rolling out the welcome mat for our newest New Yorkers.

I am committed to supporting our immigrant communities. That is why my office will soon officially open the Immigrant Welcome Center, the first in any borough.

The Immigrant Welcome Center will serve as a hub, a one stop shop of sorts, for our immigrant communities. All are welcome, and we will never ask about immigration status at my office.

Queens is no place for ICE. Not in our courts not in our housing developments, and not in our schools. We will provide the resources necessary for those who find themselves in immigration court to fight back. I’ll ensure that funding continues to provide legal services to all undocumented immigrants and stand up against attempts by the federal government that discourage immigrants from accessing our justice system. Let’s get to work.