New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has filed a motion to join the federal lawsuit against President Trump’s immigration order. Schneiderman says in the court filing he’s going this to “protect the rights of New York residents,” the economic welfare of its citizens and the interests of New York employers. Schneiderman says the Trump executive […]
Governor Cuomo held a news conference Sunday, saying the state is launching a toll-free hotline for New Yorkers who believe family members, friends or colleagues may be missing or detained while en route to the United States. This is in reaction to President Trump’s immigration order, which led to a number of people being held […]
Five hundred people filled Rochester’s Washington Square Park on Sunday afternoon, condemning President Trump’s executive order on immigration. The order severely restricts immigration from seven Muslim countries, suspends all refugee admissions for 120 days, and bars all Syrian refugees indefinitely. The Rochester protesters chanted and held signs denouncing the presidential order and welcoming immigrants. Speakers […]