New York to enact sanctuary-style protections to rein in ICE

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.