1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

The recent memo laying out procedures for city employees when dealing with federal immigration agents is concerning. While prioritizing worker safety is paramount, allowing ICE access without a warrant risks violating the city's sanctuary policies and the rights of undocumented New Yorkers. I urge you to revise the guidelines to uphold robust protections against overreach by immigration authorities. Specifically, city property like shelters, schools, and hospitals should remain safe spaces, with ICE barred from entry absent a judicial warrant as required by law. Employees should not face threats or safety risks, but enabling warrantless ICE raids undermines the city's commitment to its immigrant communities. New York must stand firm as a true sanctuary city respecting due process and civil liberties. Do not allow the mayor to make changes in order to get his corruption charges waived by the president. I implore you to strengthen the policies shielding vulnerable residents and maintain New York as a welcoming beacon amid the harsh federal crackdown. The city's moral leadership depends on it.