Immigration Rights, Youth Criminal Justice At Capitol

As usual, Tuesday February 11th was a busy advocacy day at the State Capitol, with groups lobbying on immigration rights, funding for senior citizens and college students, harm reduction for the opioid crisis, and criminal justice reform, among other issues. We start off with Jen Fernandez of Make the Road, with their annual Democracy Day for immigrant rights rallying outside the Governor’s office; JaHaira Rodian of the NY Immigration Coalition and Senator Liu on the need for $165 million for legal representation for immigrants facing deportation; and Kate Rubin of Youth Represent on the Right2RemainSilet and Youth Justice and Opportunities Act. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.