The release of a mother and her three children from immigration detention in New York comes after their case drew considerable community support and protests. The family was detained during a crackdown in the area, causing concern among residents in Sackets Harbor, a tight-knit community of around 1,400. Governor Kathy Hochul and local assemblyman Scott Gray announced their release, emphasizing the need to balance federal immigration enforcement with family integrity. Their return follows significant public advocacy, reflecting ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy under the Trump administration.
Gov. Kathy Hochul stated, 'We are open to working with federal immigration enforcement to crack down on gang members or violent criminals, but I will never support cruel actions that rip kids out of school or tear families apart.'
Assemblyman Scott Gray expressed gratitude with a statement, saying, 'We are all profoundly grateful that the family had been returned to New York.'
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