New York sheriffs 'mad as hell' as Hochul pushes to ban key law enforcement partnership
New York sheriffs are expressing strong opposition to Governor Kathy Hochul's proposal to ban local cooperation agreements with ICE. The sheriffs argue that these agreements are essential for the safe removal of criminal illegal immigrants. Discussions of potential legal action against the governor are underway among sheriffs across the state.
- ▪Fourteen active 287(g) agreements across nine New York counties could be affected by the governor's budget proposal.
- ▪Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other sheriffs are threatening legal action against Governor Hochul.
- ▪The proposed ban is part of Hochul's plan to implement sanctuary policies in New York's 2027 fiscal budget.
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New York New York sheriffs 'mad as hell' as Hochul pushes to ban key law enforcement partnership Fourteen active 287(g) agreements across nine New York counties could be affected by the governor's budget proposal By Elaine Mallon Fox News Published May 27, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Anti-ICE protests outside New Jersey facility spark debate over immigration policy Fox News covers ongoing anti-ICE protests in Newark, New Jersey, where demonstrators clash with agents and block roads, demanding the closure of a detention facility and the unconditional release of all detainees.
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