Ex-Dem NY governor gives Hochul history lesson on her anti-ICE sanctuary law: ‘Egregious mistake’
Former New York Governor David Paterson criticized current Governor Kathy Hochul for her recent anti-ICE sanctuary laws, calling them an 'egregious mistake.' He warned that these laws could hinder local governments' cooperation with federal agencies and potentially lead to increased federal raids. Paterson's comments come as Democrats passed legislation that restricts local law enforcement's ability to work with ICE.
- ▪David Paterson condemned Governor Hochul's anti-ICE sanctuary laws, stating they could harm local cooperation with federal authorities.
- ▪The new laws restrict local police from contacting ICE and bar ICE agents from public places.
- ▪Paterson suggested that counties could sue the state for limiting their ability to enforce immigration laws.
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Metro Ex-Dem NY governor gives Hochul history lesson on her anti-ICE sanctuary law: ‘Egregious mistake’ By Carl Campanile and Brandon Cruz Published May 24, 2026, 12:11 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Ex-Gov. David Paterson slammed Gov. Kathy Hochul and fellow Democrats Sunday for ramming through a package of anti-ICE sanctuary laws — warning the crusade could cost the Empire State. Paterson accused Hochul and Albany lawmakers of “really impairing” local governments’ ability to cooperate with federal agencies, possibly increasing the chance of federal raids and opening up the state to lawsuits with taxpayers on the hook for the tab.
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