During a recent interview, Republican New York Congresswoman Nicole Malitakis expressed her concerns regarding the situation at the border and the impact it has on cities like New York. She highlighted an incident involving N.Y.P.D. Lieutenant Ben Kurian, who was attacked by individuals being housed in migrant hotels opened by the city's mayor.
Congresswoman Malitakis emphasized the importance of supporting and thanking NYPD officers who work diligently under challenging circumstances, often without adequate support from local officials. She underscored the need to draw attention to how the current border policies are affecting communities, citing the incident in New York City as unnecessary and preventable.
Calling on President Joe Biden to utilize existing authorities granted under sections 1225 and 1182, Malitakis urged for the reinstatement of the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, an end to catch and release practices, and reforms to asylum and parole procedures. She noted that these authorities had been previously utilized by President Trump and advocated for a common-sense approach to immigration.
As the daughter of immigrants, Malitakis emphasized the importance of legal immigration and highlighted her efforts in assisting over a hundred individuals from her district in becoming U.S. citizens through lawful means. She reiterated the call for adherence to immigration laws and urged the current administration to prevent the entry of unvetted and potentially dangerous individuals into the country.
