Hochul’s how-to guide to stopping ICE
ICE TO SEE YOU: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office is advising local governments that zoning and state environmental laws can stymie Immigration and Customs Enforcement from building or expanding detention facilities in their communities. Those legal barriers — spelled out in a letter sent today by Hochul to local government leaders — represent the latest effort by her administration to halt ICE’s…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's office has issued guidance to local governments on how to obstruct Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from constructing or expanding detention facilities within their jurisdictions. This move is part of Hochul's strategy to thwart President Donald Trump's deportation initiatives. In a letter to local leaders, Hochul emphasized the importance of local law enforcement, civil servants, and regulators in maintaining community safety.
The letter also hinted at potential partnerships with local governments to address any concerns regarding ICE's plans. This development is a part of Hochul's broader effort to counter Trump's immigration enforcement campaign, which includes measures like requiring public hearings for the expansion or construction of detention facilities and banning financial benefits for such projects.
New York lawmakers and Hochul agreed on these measures in May, in response to President Trump's aggressive deportation crackdown.
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