Andrew Cuomo, the sitting Governor of New York recently declared himself as an “undocumented person,” reports Fox News.
An Overview of Cuomo’s Confession
The New York Governor’s confession to being an illegal immigrant occurred during his signing of the Janus bill, a piece of legislation designed to protect union memberships in New York.
However, many people did not expect Cuomo’s following remarks. Not only did he profess himself as “undocumented,” but the New York Governor also challenged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to “start” by arresting him.
However, Cuomo didn’t stop there. He furthermore continued his speech with the following statements:
The New York Governor has frequently vocalized his support for illegal immigrants. Cuomo has moreover blasted “extreme” conservatives as “anti-immigrant.” Many conservatives have controverted assertions that they dislike immigrants, citing the contrast between legal immigrants and illegal immigrants.
Reactions to Cuomo’s Confession
Although the New York Governor viewed himself as championing for illegal immigrants, not everyone viewed his statements in a favorable light. As a matter of fact, a member of the pro-immigration group ‘Make the Road Action‘ slammed Cuomo’s remarks as “offensive.”