Street vendors in New Yorkwho represent one of the immigrant groups most affected by the actions of Immigration and customs (Icefor its abbreviation in English). A strategy to avoid raids and mass arrests By federal agents. It’s about to A methodology based on a system that has been applied beforeespecially in a time of pandemic.
As mentioned NPRitinerant merchants in the Big Apple They are afraid That the President of the United States, donald trump, Revenge against the city for electing a democratic socialist like Zahran Mamdani as its new president.
In this context, various organizations have already emerged that defend the rights of immigrants They are working in the region to develop a plan that provides protection for merchantswho feel vulnerable to ICE raids and arrests.
In statements by L NPR, Karina Kaufman Gutierrezsaid deputy director of the advocacy group The Street Vendor Project These workers “are the eyes that watch the earth.”. Therefore, a strategy was developed to protect them based on the time of the pandemic.
For example, One idea is to implement a catering programwhere people can contact the organization to connect with a caterer for their event needs.
They are ways to ensure that vendors do their work in a safer manner.without having to expose yourself on the street to the sudden appearance of ICE agents.
In turn, Kaufman Gutierrez admitted Which And he’s very optimistic, he promised, Mamdani Take the side of street vendors And protect them from ICE, Border Patrol (USBPfor its abbreviation in English). Department of Homeland Security (Ministry of Homeland Securityfor its abbreviation in English) or any federal immigration agency.
according to New York Times, The mayor said that he would give priority to street vendor activity and promised to allow new applications for additional licenses For sellers and abolition of criminal liability rules.
In his words, he appears as a democratic socialist An ally who will be responsible for taking care of the rights of migrants In the New York region, which generates good expectations among activists.
“Three more years. I hope it goes by quickly.”He said Kaufman Gutierrezreferring to Trump’s remaining term in office.
Which surprised many, Trump and Mamdani were cordial and cordial with each other during their meeting at the White HouseThis made immigrants in New York gain hope that the president would not implement his harsh policies in the region.
Congressman Patrick Ryan He said that She hopes that tensions will calm downalthough Take it with a grain of salt Because he understands that Trump can suddenly change his decision.
Even the New York president said he would have no obstacles to that Deploy its agents in the Big Apple if it deems it necessary.