Issue Position: Advocating for Immigrants Communities

Issue Position

Michaelle was the first person of Haitian descent to be elected to the New York State Legislature. She believes this nation was built by immigrants and their dreams for a better life. People who immigrate to New York have inalienable human rights regardless of their race, creed, or color.

As Chair on the Task Force on New Americans, Michaelle will continue to advocate for the protection and support of our newest New Yorkers. She introduced many pieces of legislation including a bill to ensure that temporary protected status (TPS) beneficiaries continue to receive Medicaid benefits. Further, Michaelle introduce a bill (Protect Our Courts Act) to prevent warrantless arrest in New York courts by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE).

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