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Albany County Limits Cooperation with ICE, GOP Opposes

3/10/2026

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On March 10, 2026, the Albany County Legislature approved a resolution restricting cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol, limiting county communications to serious offender or terrorism cases, and barring public funds for airlines involved in deportation flights.
The vote was 29-9 along party lines.
Democrats supported the measure.
Republicans opposed the measure.
The resolution is effective through December 31, 2026, unless amended.

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Story summary

On March 10, 2026, the Albany County Legislature approved a resolution restricting cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol, limiting county communications to serious offender or terrorism cases, and barring public funds for airlines involved in deportation flights.
The vote was 29-9 along party lines.
Democrats supported the measure.
Republicans opposed the measure.
The resolution is effective through December 31, 2026, unless amended.