Protections and Rights of Immigrants Muslim Immigrants from Bangladesh Gathered at Avenue C Plaza, Brooklyn

UsaNewsOnline.Com Desk, Brooklyn, New York : On November 14, Protections and Rights of Immigrants in the aftermath of the election, there are widespread fears and concerns about the consequences for immigrants, especially undocumented immigrants. Worries about harassment, surveillance, detentions and deportations are growing. The Bangladeshi community have a fear of deportation by Trump. Muslim immigrants and leaders from Bangladesh gathered at Avenue C Plaza to discuss their fears and thoughts of Donald Trump’s presidency. Many of the local and international media were present as well as the Kensington stewards were present and all contributed to the cause. Community Activist and south Asian Leader Mohammad Mahab including Councilman Brad Lander, Mr Daniel from NYC Mayor Office, Faiza Ali from City council Office, Ms Aliya Latif from NYC Comptroller Office Tarek Ismail professor of Law school City University of New York, Al Haz Abul Hashem, president Of Bangladesh Muslim Center Community Board Member Mamnunul Hoq, Kensington neighborhood Steward Mohammad Mahab President who is president of South Asian Community Care Organization SACO were all present at the program. They addressed a crowd of Bangladeshis program to discuss Trump’s coming presidency. And stated Bangladeshi Muslim community are afraid the government will deport them or their loved ones following the election of Donald Trump, local leaders said during a community gathering on Friday. “People are talking about fear,” said Mohammad Mahab, a longtime Kensington resident and a Social worker Community activist given Thanks to all the city Official we came here Today joined with the program and requested to move forward and cooperated each other speakers offered immigrants comfort by letting them know they do have rights, and there are legal services available to help fight anyone facing deportation. “A lot of people assume that they don’t have rights and when equipped with that knowledge, they’re quick to wield it,” said Tarek Ismail, a professor at the City University of New York School of Law.” Residents huddled with local polls and activists at Avenue C Plaza, given Speech Al Haz Abul Hashrm who is president Of Bangladesh Muslim Center, Hasibah Hoque, Mamnunul Hoqe, Community Board 12 member, Muslim, Jewish & Christian it was little comfort to members of the neighborhood’s sizable population of undocumented Bangladeshi residents, who are frightened given the president-elect’s previous vows to ban all Muslim immigration where leaders promised hope and help after Tuesday’s election. Councilman Brad Lander (D–Kensington) assured the congregation that New York is a “sanctuary” for immigrants, who benefit from the city’s identification card and a Police Department that doesn’t turn over undocumented immigrants for deportation as a matter of policy. he said. “Those in power abuse the fact that people don’t know what rights they have.” Both Mayor DeBlasio and Gov. Cuomo doubled down on New York’s commitment to providing a safe haven for immigrants after Trump’s win, with DeBlasio promising on Thursday to fight any attempt the president makes to get a hold of the names of undocumented residents in the city’s IDNYC database. Councilman Brad Lander stated as you know Lander’s office is currently working with Ismail and the attorneys of Brooklyn Defender Services to organize legal workshops in Kensington in the future. Reach reporter Colin Mixson at [email protected] or by calling (718) 260-4505. OR Saco America, South Asian Community Care Organization (SACO) 347-481-8396. Press Release.