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NYC Releases 7,000 Migrants, DHS Demands Action

12/2/2025

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Story summary
  • Since Jan. 20, 2025, New York has released nearly 7,000 illegal migrants without notifying Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
  • The releases involve migrants protected by sanctuary laws, including those with murder and rape offenses.
  • The Department of Homeland Security demands Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, hand over these migrants for deportation.
  • DHS urges James to honor ICE detainers to prevent further danger to the public.