Rep. Adriano Espaillat spoke passionately at the JCRC of New York's annual breakfast, condemning the Trump administration's immigration policies. He shared personal stories illustrating the fear that grips immigrant communities, with parents afraid to send children to school and workers hesitant to leave home. Espaillat reminded the audience of the moral obligation to protect immigrants, referencing the Book of Exodus to emphasize the need for compassion and justice, while highlighting the disconnect between current policies and the values of American society.
As an immigrant myself, I cannot ignore the growing fear gripping our communities. Parents are too afraid to send their children to school, workers are hesitant to go to their jobs.
This is not the America I love, and it is not the America that gave me the opportunity to stand before you as a Member of Congress.
You shall not mistreat or oppress a stranger, because you were strangers in the land of Egypt. These words ring as true today as they did centuries ago.
Espaillat spoke from personal experience about the impact of immigration policies on families in New York City and beyond.
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