New York State lawmakers are closing in on a historic budget deal that would bring significant changes to the state's immigration policies. In a major victory for advocates, the proposed agreement would ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from wearing masks in public, effectively limiting their ability to conduct covert operations. Additionally, the deal would also see the end of 287(g) agreements, which allow local law enforcement agencies to partner with ICE to enforce federal immigration laws. This move is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of undocumented immigrants and their families, who have long been subject to fear and intimidation tactics by ICE agents.
State budget deal would ban ICE agents from wearing masks, end 287(g) agreements NEWS10 ABC
