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New York state and federal immigration enforcement conflict

Overview

New York state officials and federal authorities are engaged in a legal and jurisdictional conflict regarding immigration enforcement.

A federal judge recently issued a preliminary injunction blocking a New York law that prohibited Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from wearing masks and required visible identification. The judge ruled that the state’s actions likely violate the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state law, arguing it could subject federal authorities to criminal penalties.

Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James are enforcing the ‘Local Cops, Local Crimes Act’, which prohibits state and local agencies from assisting in civil immigration enforcement. Under this law, local law enforcement may only cooperate with federal authorities if a genuine criminal offense has been committed. To ensure compliance, the Attorney General has established a new Immigrant Trust Office.

On August 25, 2026, the legislation officially went into effect, strictly limiting cooperation and prohibiting the maintenance of 287(g) agreements. While Governor Hochul emphasized that local police should focus on community safety rather than federal immigration quotas, the transition has faced significant friction. Several county sheriffs have filed lawsuits to challenge the state’s authority to restrict these partnerships, and the Attorney General’s office has issued subpoenas to counties, such as Nassau, that have not confirmed compliance.

This enforcement follows reports from the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.) and LatinoJustice PRLDEF alleging that New York police used Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader network to assist ICE, sometimes targeting individuals not suspected of any crime.

Entities

Kathy Hochul · Letitia James · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement · New York · Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] A report found NY police used Flock Safety license plate readers to assist ICE with immigration searches. elespecialitodigital.com · www.eldiariodehoy.com · www.diariolibre.com · laopinion.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Governor Kathy Hochul stated local police will only assist ICE if a real crime has been committed. offthepress.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] ICE arrests nationwide reached approximately 50,000 in July 2026. atento.com.do · timesofsandiego.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Local Cops, Local Crimes Act went into effect on August 25, 2026. offthepress.com · www.epochtimes.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The new law bans 287(g) agreements that allow local police to be deputized for immigration enforcement. offthepress.com · www.epochtimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The law restricts ICE access to sensitive locations like schools and churches. offthepress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The state Attorney General's office issued subpoenas to counties that failed to terminate 287(g) agreements. www.epochtimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Nassau and Rensselaer counties were identified as not complying with the new law. www.longislandpress.com

Timeline

1 day ago

[POLITICS] 18 sources
New York limits local police cooperation with ICE
New York state laws went into effect on August 25, 2026, banning local police from cooperating with ICE on civil immigration matters, despite reports of continued use of license plate readers for ICE searches.
10 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
New York Governor issues deadline for local agencies to end ICE cooperation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered local law enforcement agencies to terminate ICE cooperation agreements by August 25, citing a new state law banning local aid in civil immigration enforcement.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 24 sources
Federal judge blocks New York law banning ICE agents from wearing masks
Judge Mae D’Agostino blocked New York’s mask ban on ICE agents, citing the Supremacy Clause, while letting the state’s 287(g) cooperation ban proceed.

Sources

atento.com.do · buenosdiasbcs.com · diariolibre.com · eldia.com.do · eldiariodehoy.com · eldiariony.com · elespecialitodigital.com · eljaya.com · elnuevodiario.com.do · elpregonerord.com · eluniverso.com · epochtimes.com · hondudiario.com · hoy.com.do · justthenews.com · lahora.gt · laopinion.com · offthepress.com · opensource.microsoft.com · primermomento.com · primicias.com.do · syossetjerichotribune.com · timesofsandiego.com · viagemegastronomia.com.br

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history