Nydia Velázquez: “The more we can make sure that we understand what is going on and how it might be different from the 50 States, that…”

We must abolish ICE.

I urge my colleagues not to engage in knee-jerk reactions that set back our real progress toward creating a more equitable criminal justice system.

Dozens of homes and businesses across Queens and the surrounding boroughs suffered major damage, and many are still working to get back on their feet.

We would never accept it if the NYPD operated in masks without names or badges—and we shouldn't accept it from ICE either.