Additionally, the governor emphasized that New York is “fighting back against these unconscionable acts” with its new guidelines. The state is making sure that “crime victims get assistance” and their “immigration status never gets in the way of justice.”
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said immigrant victims of crimes “should be protected.”
She added that the state is “working to ensure their safety” and will continue to fight to “secure their rights.”
Meanwhile, New York Secretary of State Rossana Rosado stressed that the state supports all immigrants seeking safety. According to her, “Many of these immigrants are running from life-threatening conditions.”
Rosado added, “It is absolutely abhorrent that the Trump administration continues to take hostile actions against these survivors of violence.”
Cuomo’s administration is committed to providing a safety net for crime victims and/or their family members.
The Office of Victim Services is compensating eligible individuals for medical and counseling expenses, funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, and support. Their immigration status does not affect their eligibility to obtain help from the state agency.
