"The time has come for New York to join the chorus of states that have opposed the inhumane and dangerous practice of immigration detention," the groups said in the joint statement.

"ICE's harmful practices of separating families and targeting immigrant communities have always been unacceptable and should be abolished immediately," Salazar said. She stated that the bill is a "necessary" step to bring "real justice" to families who have been victims of the "abusive tactics" used by ICE.

As state legislators, the members of the assemblies are obliged to protect migrant communities and their rights, Reyes complemented by highlighting that “until the federal government repeals it, we must do everything in our power to subvert the agency's abusive authority. ”, Referring to ICE.