Daily Archives: June 25, 2012

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Supreme Court Striking Down Three Provisions of the Arizona Anti-Immigration Law (S.B. 1070)

“I applaud the Supreme Court in striking down three provisions of a state law whose primary purpose is ‘attrition through enforcement.’ As a county whose population is a third foreign born, and a borough with approximately half a million residents born overseas, developments in immigration law and policy are a high priority in my administration.…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Officer Nelson Vergara’s Brave Arrest While Wounded

“I would like to thank Officer Nelson Vergara for his act of bravery and professionalism while being caught in an unfortunate crossfire in University Heights.  Although Officer Vergara was wounded, he was still able to get the job done and arrest one of the individuals involved. Officer Vergara is not only an exemplary member of…