Overview

• Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, visited Albany to advocate for repealing New York's sanctuary city laws and Green Light Law, which allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses.
• Homan faced heated opposition from Democratic lawmakers and activists, who accused the administration of fearmongering and targeting immigrants unfairly.
• The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and legal permanent resident, by ICE sparked outrage, with critics labeling it an attack on free speech and due process.
• Homan praised New York City Mayor Eric Adams for cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, denying allegations of political deals tied to Adams' legal troubles.
• The immigration debate highlights deep divisions in New York, with Republicans pushing for stricter policies and Democrats defending immigrant protections.