The New York City Council - File #: Res 0274-2018

• File #: Res 0274-2018
• Version: A
• Name: Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2019 (H.R. 3498)
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Filed (End of Session)
• File created: 4/11/2018
• In control: Committee on Immigration
• On agenda: 4/11/2018
• Final action: 12/31/2021
• Title: Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign the Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2019 (H.R. 3498), prohibiting agents of the United States Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or equipment that bears the word "police," and
• Sponsors: Carlos Menchaca, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/31/2021	A	City Council	Filed (End of Session)
2/28/2020	*	Committee on Hospitals	Laid Over by Committee
2/28/2020	*	Committee on Hospitals	Amendment Proposed by Comm
2/28/2020	*	Committee on Hospitals	Hearing Held by Committee
2/28/2020	*	Committee on Immigration	Laid Over by Committee
2/28/2020	*	Committee on Immigration	Amendment Proposed by Comm
2/28/2020	*	Committee on Immigration	Hearing Held by Committee
4/11/2018	*	City Council	Referred to Comm by Council
4/11/2018	*	City Council	Introduced by Council

Proposed Res. No. 274-A

Title
Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign the Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2019 (H.R. 3498), prohibiting agents of the United States Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or equipment that bears the word "police," and Titlecalling upon the Department of Homeland Security to prohibit United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from identifying themselves as police officers while conducting immigration enforcement activities in New York City.
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By Council Member Menchaca and The Public Advocate (Mr. Williams)
Whereas, New York City is home to 3.2 million immigrants, making up approximately 37.1% percent of the City's total population; and
Whereas, For decades the New York Police Department (NYPD) has worked to gain the trust, respect and cooperation of all of the City's residents, including undocumented immigrants; and
Whereas, The NYPD has publicly reinforced their commitment to neighborhood policing and maintaining strong ties with immigrant communities throughout the City; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Executive Orders 35 and 41 of 2003, New York city law enforcement officers may not inquire about a person's immigration status unless investigating illegal activity other than status as an undocumented individual and may not inquire about the immigration status of crime victims, witnesses, or others who contact the police seeking assistance; and
Whereas, NYPD Commissioner James P. O'Neill has repeatedly stated that everyone who comes into contact with the NYPD should feel comfortable identifying themselves or seeking assistance without hesitation, anxiety or fear, regardless of their immigration status, as NYPD does not initiate police action with the sole objective of determining a person's immigration status; and
Whereas, Federal immigration enforcement activity in the New York City area ha...