Fifteen NY Sheriffs Sue Kathy Hochul Over New Anti-ICE Law

Fifteen New York sheriffs have filed a lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul, challenging a new state law that bans formal agreements between local governments and federal agencies, particularly 287(g) agreements with ICE. The sheriffs argue the law infringes upon their constitutional rights and harms public safety by preventing them from cooperating with federal law enforcement. Governor Hochul maintains the law is a stance against ICE overreach and warns of legal action against any departments that defy it.

• Fifteen New York sheriffs are suing Governor Kathy Hochul over a new state law banning formal agreements with federal agencies.
• The lawsuit, filed by the Federation for American Immigration Reform, argues the law violates the New York Constitution’s Home Rule and Separation of Powers clauses.
• Sheriffs claim the ban on 287(g) agreements harms public safety and prevents them from identifying criminals through federal databases.
• Governor Hochul defends the law as a stand against ICE overreach and vows to take legal action against non-compliant departments.
• The law faces a challenge from the U.S. Department of Justice, which was unsuccessful in obtaining a temporary injunction.
• Republican Representative Nick Langworthy criticized the Attorney General for opposing law enforcement cooperation with ICE.