
Rep. Nydia Velazquez
@nydiavelazquez
Represents New York's 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Ranking Member of @HSBCDems.
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https://velazquez.house.gov/ 08-07-2010 18:18:20
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No matter what kind of business you run, you and your workers have rights during any immigration enforcement action.  Stay informed and prepared ⬇️ Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Congressional Hispanic Caucus



The Trump admin is illegally withholding over $400M owed to NY public schools, hurting teachers and the students who need our support the most.  Alongside Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, I led 19 NY Democrats in demanding the immediate release of these funds. Our kids can’t


.Rep. Nydia Velazquez Adriano Espaillat seeking to make an unannounced visit to the 10th floor of 26 Fed, where they say migrants are being detained in unsafe conditions. They and other House members denied entry in past. DHS rejected reports of poor treatment here.

Today, Adriano Espaillat and I were denied our right to congressional oversight at 26 Federal Plaza. Â They are detaining immigrant New Yorkers in reportedly horrific conditions and dare to deny they are a detention facility. Â Homeland Security stop with the semantics and follow the law.

.NWS New York NY Flash Flood Warning for NYC: Until 9:45PM 7/14. Heavy rain of 1-2 in. will cause flooding of highways & streets. Do not drive or walk where water covers the roadway. Move to higher ground, or, if in a basement, move to a higher floor. Info: weather.gov/okx



