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NY Governor Proposes Act to Protect Immigrant Communities

2/2/2026

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On February 2, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York proposed the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to bar local police from coordinating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) via 287(g).
The act would void 287(g) agreements and restrict federal operations in detention centers.
Hochul criticized ICE for chaos and violence, saying police should focus on safety.
Legal advocates welcomed the proposal as a step toward protecting immigrant communities.

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Story summary

On February 2, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York proposed the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to bar local police from coordinating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) via 287(g).
The act would void 287(g) agreements and restrict federal operations in detention centers.
Hochul criticized ICE for chaos and violence, saying police should focus on safety.
Legal advocates welcomed the proposal as a step toward protecting immigrant communities.