Good Neighbors Getting It Done In Western New York

The MELT (Mandating End of Lawless Tactics) Act • will protect New Yorkers from impersonation or intimidation by federal agents • will increase transparency in law enforcement • ensure ICE’s actions are not conducted with anonymity in New York As co-sponsor Senator Shelley B. Mayer stated: “The conduct that is being promoted by ICE - using masked agents without clear ID - runs directly counter to the best practices of policing and public safety.”

The SAFE AIR (State Airport Facilities Enforcing Accountability in Immigration Removals) Act • Protects constitutional rights and civil liberties. • Ensures taxpayer funds are not used to subsidize unlawful deportations. • Uses the state’s proprietary authority to demand accountability and uphold the rule of law. As Senator Fahy stated: “The federal government’s respect for due process, under the U.S. Constitution, is not optional; it is the bedrock of our democracy. This legislation sends a clear message: if you want to do business with New York State, you must respect the rule of law, and the constitutional rights afforded to every person on American soil.”