New York, NY—Earlier this week, the United States Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, announced the Trump administration will revoke the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela, leaving hundreds of thousands at risk of deportation and without work permits.

New York, NY—Today, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced its agreement with the Trump administration to participate in the 287(g) program, in which Nassau County Police will be deputized to conduct federal immigration enforcement.

Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:

“Immigrants are a vital part of Long Island’s economic life— making up nearly one third of Nassau County’s workforce and one third of its small business owners, and contributing to the $3.1 billion paid annually by New York’s immigrants in state and local taxes.