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Hochul Confronts ICE, Proposes New Protections for New Yorkers

1/8/2026

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul admitted she confronted a federal immigration agent, accusing him of "trying to terrorize" New Yorkers.
During an interview on Morning Joe, she hinted at an anti-ICE proposal for 2026, marking a shift from her earlier cooperation.
The proposal would offer recourse for New Yorkers affected by ICE actions, amid a Minneapolis incident in which a woman was shot by federal agents after evading ICE.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul admitted she confronted a federal immigration agent, accusing him of "trying to terrorize" New Yorkers.
During an interview on Morning Joe, she hinted at an anti-ICE proposal for 2026, marking a shift from her earlier cooperation.
The proposal would offer recourse for New Yorkers affected by ICE actions, amid a Minneapolis incident in which a woman was shot by federal agents after evading ICE.