Westchester County community Aura Hernandez

Westchester County speaks: “Don’t Deport My Mommy”

Westchester County has seen the struggle many immigrants face. The discrimination, separation but also a sign of hope from members of the community. Very few have decided to publicly speak about their refuge from immigration authorities. One of the few of Westchester County community is Aura Hernandez, a Guatemalan immigrant and a mother. In doing so, she …

Westchester County Immigrant Protection Act

Westchester County Immigrant Protection Act

On Monday, March 12th, the Westchester County board of legislators voted 11-3 to sign the Immigrant Protect Act. The bipartisan act aims to protect confidential information of all Westchester county residents, regardless of status. Westchester County Executive George Latimer stated, “The Board of Legislators came together in a bi-partisan way, with the assistance of law …