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New York Bans ICE Masks, Restricts Access, Faces CBP Threat

6/1/2026

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Governor Kathy Hochul signed the immigration protection package into law on Friday, prohibiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from wearing masks during public interactions.
The law also bars ICE from entering schools, churches, hospitals, shelters and other sensitive locations without a judicial warrant.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned he may withdraw Customs and Border Patrol agents from New York airports if the state continues its sanctuary policies.

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Governor Kathy Hochul signed the immigration protection package into law on Friday, prohibiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from wearing masks during public interactions.
The law also bars ICE from entering schools, churches, hospitals, shelters and other sensitive locations without a judicial warrant.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned he may withdraw Customs and Border Patrol agents from New York airports if the state continues its sanctuary policies.