New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to introduce a state law aimed at ending local law enforcement agencies' participation in federal immigration agreements, known as the 287(g) program. The move comes amid growing public outcry over aggressive immigration enforcement and comes days after two people were fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Hochul's proposal would effectively ban the sharing of sensitive information between local police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but would still allow for cooperation on apprehending criminals and providing crowd control. The governor has faced criticism from Republican county executives, including Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who currently have 287(g) agreements in place.
Hochul's decision is seen as a significant shift in her stance on immigration enforcement, which was previously more nuanced. In 2021, she reissued an executive order barring most state employees from asking about a person's immigration status, but had not taken concrete action to end local law enforcement agreements with ICE.
The move has been welcomed by advocacy groups, who argue that it is necessary to counter the Trump-era immigration crackdown. However, some have cautioned that further protections are needed to prevent informal cooperation between law enforcement and ICE.
Hochul's decision sets up a potential clash with Republican county executives, who may resist the change. The proposal also comes as lawmakers in Albany rally behind an existing bill aimed at prohibiting officers from using public resources for immigration enforcement, known as the New York for All Act.
In a statement, Hochul said that her move was necessary to address what she described as "tyranny" in the current system. She emphasized that local law enforcement agencies have other priorities and should not be drawn into federal immigration enforcement efforts. The governor's proposal is seen as an important step towards protecting immigrant communities and countering the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies.
As tensions over immigration enforcement continue to simmer, Hochul's move has sparked a new debate in Albany about how to balance public safety with concerns about civil liberties and community trust.
Hochul's proposal would effectively ban the sharing of sensitive information between local police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but would still allow for cooperation on apprehending criminals and providing crowd control. The governor has faced criticism from Republican county executives, including Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who currently have 287(g) agreements in place.
Hochul's decision is seen as a significant shift in her stance on immigration enforcement, which was previously more nuanced. In 2021, she reissued an executive order barring most state employees from asking about a person's immigration status, but had not taken concrete action to end local law enforcement agreements with ICE.
The move has been welcomed by advocacy groups, who argue that it is necessary to counter the Trump-era immigration crackdown. However, some have cautioned that further protections are needed to prevent informal cooperation between law enforcement and ICE.
Hochul's decision sets up a potential clash with Republican county executives, who may resist the change. The proposal also comes as lawmakers in Albany rally behind an existing bill aimed at prohibiting officers from using public resources for immigration enforcement, known as the New York for All Act.
In a statement, Hochul said that her move was necessary to address what she described as "tyranny" in the current system. She emphasized that local law enforcement agencies have other priorities and should not be drawn into federal immigration enforcement efforts. The governor's proposal is seen as an important step towards protecting immigrant communities and countering the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies.
As tensions over immigration enforcement continue to simmer, Hochul's move has sparked a new debate in Albany about how to balance public safety with concerns about civil liberties and community trust.
the 287(g) program is like totally outdated now lol 
it's time for a change, you feel? 
interesting that Hochul's stance on immigration has shifted so much since 2021, what was she thinking back then? 
anyway, I'm all for protecting those immigrant communities from being bullied by the feds 
. it's crazy how some county execs are already speaking out against Hochul's plan 
. I hope this new law actually makes a difference and not just a bunch of noise 
I was at the store yesterday and I saw this one brand that's supposed to be made from almonds or something. My friend swears by it, she says it tastes exactly like real milk but is way better for her diet. Anyway, back to this whole immigration thing... I don't know, it seems kinda complicated to me. Like, if they can't share info with ICE, how are they supposed to catch the bad guys? 
. Kathy Hochul's got some guts for proposing this law, but at the same time, you gotta wonder if it's gonna be enough to make a real difference 
. I mean, we've seen some crazy things go down with these 287(g) programs - from innocent people gettin' caught up in the crossfire 
, to actual violence breakin' out like in Minneapolis 
. It's time for some change, though! We gotta make sure our law enforcement is focused on keepin' us safe, not gettin' involved with federal agencies that are just tryin' to stir up trouble 
. Fingers crossed this proposal passes and we can start seein' some real progress 
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! Kathy Hochul's decision to end the 287(g) program is like a breath of fresh air for our communities, especially those that are already feeling super stressed out by the whole immigration enforcement thing 
. I mean, who wants their local cops getting involved in ICE's business? It's just not right 
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. And yay for those advocacy groups who are pushing for more change! We need to keep the pressure on until we get some real protection for our immigrant friends 
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. This new law by Kathy Hochul seems like a good starting point, but we need more protection for local law enforcement agencies too 
. The fact that two people got shot by federal agents is super concerning 
. Can't we find a middle ground where everyone's rights are respected? 
. Like, who needs a tragedy to make some sense? Now they're proposing to end 287(g) program - good move, but isn't it a bit too little, too late? 
Those county execs are gonna be all bent outta shape about this... can't say I blame them 
, it's about time we start prioritizing the safety of our communities over federal agendas. i mean, what's next? having feds monitoring our every move just because they think someone might be an undocumented immigrant? no thanks! 
. Kathy Hochul thinks she's being all heroic by banning the 287(g) program, but let's not forget this is just a Band-Aid solution 
. I mean, sure, it's better than nothing, but what about all the county execs who are gonna resist this change and keep on cooperating with ICE? 
. And by the way, what's next? Are we gonna start outlawing local law enforcement agencies from helping their own communities? 
, but honestly who can blame her? all this federal immigration drama is crazy 
, like what's next? sending in the FBI to bust up your backyard BBQ 
. but for real though, it's about time someone stood up for those immigrant communities, they're already living under a microscope 
, so this is like, a step in the right direction 
, those 287(g) programs have been problematic to say the least. But now we're gonna see more pushback from Republican counties and it's only a matter of time before things get ugly