In a move that has sparked fierce debate, former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Tom Homan has pledged to "flood" New York with ICE agents, defying the state's governor, Kathy Hochul, who has been vocal about her opposition to increased federal immigration enforcement. Homan, who has been appointed as the Biden administration's border czar, has long been a proponent of stricter immigration policies and has frequently clashed with Democratic leaders over the issue. Hochul has expressed concerns that such an influx of ICE agents would lead to a surge in deportations and undermine the state's sanctuary city policies, which aim to protect undocumented immigrants from federal authorities. As tensions between the federal government and New York state continue to escalate, the fate of this plan remains uncertain.
Border czar Homan vows to 'flood' New York with ICE agents despite Hochul's resistance Fox News
