Hochul remains defiant after sheriffs sue over law banning cooperation with ICE: 'Bring it on'
More than a dozen New York sheriffs are suing state officials over a new state law that prohibits law enforcement from cooperating with ICE.
TL;DR
- Over a dozen New York sheriffs are suing Governor Kathy Hochul over a new state law banning cooperation with ICE.
- The law, known as the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, prohibits local and state law enforcement from partnering with federal authorities on civil immigration matters.
- Rensselaer County Sheriff Kyle Bourgault is leading the federal lawsuit, arguing the law is unconstitutional.
- Governor Hochul has dared the suing officials to "bring it on" and threatened legal action against those who do not comply.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued subpoenas to several law enforcement agencies that have not fully complied with the law.
- The Department of Homeland Security criticized Hochul's law, stating it "must stop putting politics above public safety."