LatinoJustice Standing Against Fear and Protecting Safe Havens
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
January 22, 2025
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LatinoJustice Standing Against Fear and Protecting Safe Havens
New York, NY – President Trump announced on Tuesday that he is revoking protections barring ICE enforcement actions at schools, hospitals, churches, and other “sensitive areas”.
In light of this news LatinoJustice released the following statement that can be attributed to Lourdes M. Rosado, President and General Counsel, LatinoJustice PRLDEF: “These spaces have long been recognized as safe havens where children can attend school and obtain an education, families can practice their faith, and all residents can seek community support. Targeting these locations threatens the well-being of our immigrant communities, undermines trust, instills fear, and disrupts daily life for countless of families. LatinoJustice reminds our community that New York City and State has policies in place that make these locations off-limits to ICE enforcement. LatinoJustice is keeping a watchful eye on the situation and will stand against these actions.
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LatinoJustice PRLDEF works to create a more just society by using and challenging the rule of law to secure transformative, equitable and accessible justice, by empowering our community and by fostering leadership through advocacy and education. For over 50 years, LatinoJustice PRLDEF has acted as an advocate against injustices throughout the country. To learn more about LatinoJustice, visit www.LatinoJustice.org