New York Governor Hochul Pledges to Deport Criminal Migrants While State Democrats Push for Protections

Governor Kathy Hochul's recent statements on deporting criminal illegal immigrants contrast with a state bill limiting cooperation with ICE.

Governor Kathy Hochul stated she would fully cooperate with ICE to deport illegal immigrants who commit crimes, emphasizing public safety concerns.
Her remarks come as a bill co-sponsored by 31 New York Senate Democrats seeks to restrict law enforcement from sharing immigration status or transferring custody to ICE.
The proposed bill would prevent police and school resource officers from communicating with ICE, drawing criticism from local officials and residents.
Hochul differentiated between criminal migrants and those with Temporary Protected Status or asylum claims, advocating for work permits and integration for the latter group.
The governor's position has sparked mixed reactions, with some Democrats defending her as a supporter of immigrants and others urging her to resist federal deportation policies.