New York to enact sanctuary-style protections to rein in ICE
TL;DR
Democratic leaders in New York, led by Gov. Kathy Hochul, have reached a deal to enact sanctuary-style protections designed to limit federal ICE deportations on state soil, block civil removals in key areas (schools, polling places, libraries and houses of worship), and empower residents to sue federal officials for constitutional rights violations. The package positions New York as a counterweight to Trump’s immigration agenda ahead of Hochul’s re-election bid, while Republicans warn the measures could jeopardize public safety and draw federal pushback.
- Rebuking Trump, New York set to approve package of sweeping immigrant protections Politico
- ICE Agents Barred From Wearing Masks in New York Under State Budget Deal The New York Times
- Border czar promises 'mass deportations are coming' to fulfill Trump's promises NPR
- Trump immigration czar pledges punishment if NY lawmakers limit cooperation with ICE Gothamist
- Border czar threatens to flood NY with ICE agents; Hochul responds FOX 5 New York
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