A coalition of sheriffs has filed a lawsuit challenging a new policy by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under Governor Hochul’s administration, arguing it undermines public safety by restricting cooperation with local law enforcement. Critics claim the policy, which limits ICE’s ability to detain individuals during routine traffic stops or other encounters, was developed without adequate consultation with law enforcement partners. The sheriffs’ legal action accuses the administration of prioritizing political considerations over the safety of communities, with one opponent calling the policy "written in the blood of victims." The dispute highlights growing tensions between state authorities and local law enforcement over immigration enforcement priorities.
Hochul ICE policy ‘written in the blood of victims,’ opponent says as sheriffs sue Fox News
