State Says Law Enforcement Agencies Must Terminate ICE Agreements by August

Governor demands Broome County Sheriff sever ICE agreement under new state law

Governor Kathy Hochul is demanding the Broome County Sheriff’s Office sever its agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Hochul puts Nassau and other counties on notice to end ICE pacts

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has said he would consider legal action against the state over new laws.

Rensselaer County ordered to end ICE agreement by Aug. 25

New York officials say Rensselaer County law enforcement must end agreements tied to federal immigration enforcement under a new state law.Attorney General Letitia James and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the first action by the new Office of Immigrant Trust, according to a press release. The office sent letters telling 12 local law enforcement agencies in New York with 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that they…

Florida Awards $32.8M for Local Immigration Enforcement

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida awarded approximately $32.8 million to local law enforcement agencies and governments this week to reimburse expenses connected to immigration enforcement, expanding the state’s financial support for partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The awards were announced in two rounds by Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, a member of the State Board of Immigration Enforcement. Itemized figures rele…

12 New York agencies given August deadline to end ICE agreements

Twelve local New York law enforcement agencies must end their 287(g) agreements with ICE.