"Hochul stated, 'ICE is a very well-funded agency, I think upward of $85 billion more now, so ICE has the resources. So local law enforcement should not be doing ICE's job and not being weaponized against their own communities.'"
"'When it comes to civil enforcement, ICE won't be able to use our jails, won't be able to use our police technology funded by our taxpayers and will not be able to use our police personnel,' Hochul clarified."
"Natalia Aristizabal expressed concerns, stating, 'Let's be clear: allowing for collusion if officers suspect probable cause represents a major risk for the rights of immigrants.'"
Governor Hochul announced the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, which aims to prevent ICE from accessing local jails and police technology for civil immigration enforcement. Local police will not cooperate with ICE on civil matters, but may still work with them on criminal issues. Hochul emphasized that local law enforcement should not be used against their communities. The law would prohibit 287(g) Agreements, ensuring that ICE cannot utilize local resources for civil enforcement. Immigrant rights advocates expressed concerns about potential negative impacts on immigrant rights.
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