Legal permanent resident Reyes took a plea and didn’t ask for immigration advice they were entitled to due to a judge’s inaccurate statement.

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Judges don’t always properly notify immigrants facing criminal charges there may be immigration risks taking a plea. This leads some to forgo their right to immigration advice, with devastating results. Below is the Reyes's experience, which is just one example of why we need the Fair Courts for Immigrant New Yorkers Act.


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My name is __________ and I’m a New York resident contacting you to voice my support for the Fair Courts for Immigrant New Yorkers Act (S.5826 / A.3507) recently passed by the legislature. Immigrant New Yorkers are often unaware that a plea in court can have devastating consequences, including detention and deportation. This bill ensures that immigrants receive accurate and proper notification of the potential risks of a plea, alerts them of their right to seek immigration advice, and offers a remedy when proper notification isn’t offered by the court.

Governor, this is the second time the legislature has passed the bill. It’s an unmistakable call for the state to ensure the constitutional rights of immigrants in courts. I urge you to sign this bill into law today to protect immigrant New Yorkers.
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