Council Member Julie Won has introduced Bill Intro. 1198 to the New York City Council, aiming to prohibit the public disclosure of shelter addresses by city agencies, particularly for those serving newly arrived immigrants. The bill reflects growing concerns over migrant privacy amid federal policy shifts and aims to protect the dignity of shelter residents who could be targeted by immigration authorities. If enacted, it would provide essential safeguards regarding confidentiality for those living in shelters, particularly in Western Queens, which has seen a rise in temporary housing facilities due to the ongoing migrant crisis.
Our newly arrived immigrant neighbors have a right to privacy when living in our city's shelters. As the federal administration continues to promote policies targeting immigrants, my bill Intro. 1198 ensures that shelter addresses are not public information unless required by an official judicial warrant.
The bill aims to protect the privacy of shelter residents amid political uncertainty and anxiety on the federal level, preventing public disclosure of shelter addresses.
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