New York Ends Local Police Role in ICE Enforcement, Sparks Legal Fight

New York’s ban on 287(g) agreements, which barred local police from aiding ICE, takes effect as Gov. Hochul promotes safer communities and trust in policing. While many counties never had these agreements and officials argue the policy enhances public safety, Nassau and Rensselaer counties resist and 15 sheriffs have sued to overturn the ban. Some counties also exited contracts to house ICE detainees, underscoring ongoing tensions between state policy and local enforcement practices, with the attorney general defending the law.