Hochul boasts 'I just banned it' as New York outlaws local police partnerships with ICE
Kathy Hochul says 287(g) agreements are now banned in New York, but DHS warns the restriction will force more federal agents into communities.
TL;DR
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul banned local law enforcement from entering into civil immigration enforcement agreements with ICE.
- The ban is part of the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, signed in May and effective Tuesday.
- The DHS stated the restriction will force more federal agents into communities and cited cases involving individuals arrested for serious crimes.
- Hochul's office disputed the DHS's characterization, stating the law aims to protect families and individuals.
- Fifteen county sheriffs are challenging the law in federal court, claiming it overrides their authority.
- A federal judge previously denied the Justice Department's request for a preliminary injunction against the ban in a separate case.