Earlier today, Governor Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) pardoned seven illegal immigrants facing deportation.
NEW: NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo pardons seven people under threat of deportation.
“While President Trump engages in policies…to advance his political agenda of hate and division, we will protect our immigrant communities,” the governor says. https://t.co/oK3IlBoWI9 pic.twitter.com/YytaMRgst2
— ABC News (@ABC) July 23, 2018
“At a time when President Trump and the federal government are waging a war on our immigrant communities, New York stands firm in our belief that our diversity is our greatest strength. While President Trump engages in politics that rip children out of the arms of their mothers and tries to ramp up the deportation of New Yorkers to advance his political agenda of hate and division, we will protect our immigrant communities,” Cuomo said, according to ABC News.
Said ex-criminals have allegedly led crime-free lives over the last seven years, at minimum, which was the base requirement of Cuomo’s decision to pardon these seven individuals and excuse their old crimes.
Five of the seven recipients were arrested for either possession of or intent to sell a controlled substance, one of whom was convicted for possession and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The other two faced petty larceny charges.
Today’s incident marks the third time Cuomo has pardoned multiple criminals that were likely to be deported.
AAN Staff
The staff at American Action News are consummate professionals, who when not producing original, hard-hitting content, are scouring the internet to bring you the unfiltered news that matters to you! Our mission is to maximize your experience on our website. If we can ever be of assistance, please do not hesitate to let us know!
