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.
