In addition, the governor stressed that they will not tolerate the federal governments violation of the Constitutional rights of children and their parents.
Furthermore, Gov. Cuomo said, “New York will act and file suit to end this callous and deliberate attack on immigrant communities, and end this heartless policy once and for all.”
Earlier on Tuesday, the Gov. Cuomo released an open letter to Vice President Mike Pence and expressed his criticism against the zero-tolerance policy. The governor wrote that the policy is an assault to the American values. It also showed that the Trump administration forgot what made America great.
Currently, the Trump administration if facing a mounting criticism and pressure to end its zero-tolerance policy.
Yesterday, Gov. Cuomo announced that he will not deploy National Guard troops to the border.
Earlier this month, Gov. Cuomo demanded a federal investigation into ICE agents’ “disgraceful and illegal tactics” when arresting immigrants.
