Gov. Cuomo Pardons 61 People Including Immigrants Facing Deportations

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo pardoned 61 people including immigrants facing the threat of deportation and other immigration-related problems.

In a statement, Gov. Cuomo explained that he issued the pardons because the individuals proved their rehabilitations. According to him, the 18 immigrants are contributing members of the society. However, they are facing challenges to gain legal status or fully re-enter society due to the stigma of conviction.

 A critical step toward a more just and compassionate New York

The governor said, “While the federal government continues to target immigrants and threatens to tear families apart with deportation, these actions take a critical step toward a more just, more fair and more compassionate New York.”

Among those who received clemency include Lorena Borjas, 57, who was convicted of Criminal Facilitation in the Fourth Degree in 1994. Borjas is a transgender woman and a victim of human trafficking from Mexico. She became a strong advocated for transgender and immigrant communities. She is currently working as an educator at community health centers across New York City.