Albany pols pass Hochul sanctuary state bill, other extreme anti-ICE measures
New York lawmakers have passed a bill to solidify the state's sanctuary status, limiting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The legislation, backed by Governor Kathy Hochul, prohibits informal cooperation with ICE and restricts their presence in public spaces. Critics argue that the measures could compromise public safety and have vowed to challenge the law in court.
- ▪The bill enshrines New York's sanctuary state status into law.
- ▪It bans local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE and restricts ICE agents from public spaces.
- ▪Republicans have expressed concerns that the law could endanger public safety and plan to sue over the legislation.
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Metro Albany pols pass Hochul sanctuary state bill, other extreme anti-ICE measures By Vaughn Golden Published May 21, 2026, 6:41 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google ALBANY – Lawmakers voted to enshrine New York’s sanctuary state status into law Thursday, imposing a sweeping ban on cooperation between local law enforcement and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The sprawling legislative package, pushed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, not only handcuffs cops from partnering with federal immigration authorities, but also bars ICE agents from most public places like hospitals and parks, and prevents them from wearing masks.
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