State Sen. Shelley Mayer talks about legislative efforts to address issues affecting immigrant communities and SNAP benefits. She details how the MELT Act will require ICE officers to reveal their identities, criticizing the current practice as intimidating. Senator Mayer shares the concerns raised about the impact of ICE raids on Westchester's Latino school community and advocates for legislation to prevent ICE from entering schools without a judicial warrant. She also touches on the SNAP benefits crisis, highlighting the need for government funding to support vulnerable populations. Mayer supports a school cell phone ban, citing its positive effects on student engagement and social interaction. 

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