Overview
- Homan said he will come to New York City to increase ICE enforcement, citing the city’s sanctuary status and public-safety concerns, and noted teams are already operating there.
- He offered no timetable or scope for the escalation, and the Department of Homeland Security did not provide additional details.
- Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s office pledged to protect immigrants and uphold sanctuary laws, while a spokesperson for Governor Kathy Hochul said federal intervention is not wanted or needed.
- Recent actions in the city include a Canal Street raid that led to arrests and the detention of four U.S. citizens, as well as ongoing activity at 26 Federal Plaza.
- A federal judge previously blocked reopening an ICE office at Rikers Island after a City Council lawsuit, and reporting indicates the administration has explored using a Staten Island Coast Guard facility for detention.