Hochul seeks to end local NY law enforcement agreements with ICE, citing ‘tyranny’

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at ending local law enforcement agencies' participation in the 287(g) program, which allows police to carry out immigration enforcement duties under federal agreements. The move comes as a response to growing criticism of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.

Hochul's proposal would effectively prohibit local law enforcement from acting as de facto immigration agents, citing concerns over "tyranny" and the need for "other priorities." She argued that local police should focus on their core duties rather than assisting in immigration enforcement.

The announcement is likely to put Governor Hochul at odds with Republican county executives who currently have 287(g) agreements in place. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the GOP's gubernatorial candidate, called the move "reckless" and vowed to veto the legislation if it reaches his desk.

However, Hochul's proposal has garnered support from advocacy groups and lawmakers, including State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. She stated that the bill is a step forward in protecting the immigrant community and aligns with the goals of the New York for All Act, an existing bill aimed at prohibiting public resources from being used for immigration enforcement.

Rensselaer County has been one of only seven localities in New York to enter into 287(g) agreements since 2018. Despite Hochul's proposal, Rensselaer County officials have indicated that they intend to continue participating in the program, citing its effectiveness and value in identifying potential crimes.

The move is also seen as a response to recent incidents of fatal shootings by federal agents, including two individuals who were killed in Minneapolis this month. Governor Hochul has called for the resignation of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, amid growing outrage over immigration enforcement tactics.

As the debate around 287(g) agreements intensifies, local law enforcement agencies and county officials must weigh their priorities and decide whether to continue participating in these programs. With Hochul's proposal on the table, it remains to be seen how far-reaching its impact will be and what consequences it may have for local communities and law enforcement agencies alike.
 
🤔 This whole thing got me thinking about the blurred lines between security and control. I mean, we're living in a world where our cops are being asked to wear multiple hats – not just keeping us safe from crime, but also enforcing immigration laws that have nothing to do with their core duties. It's like, what happens when we start treating everyone as a potential threat? 🚔

And then there's the issue of accountability. If local law enforcement is no longer going to be involved in 287(g) programs, who will hold those in power accountable for their actions? The feds? That just seems like a recipe for more problems down the line.

I'm not sure I buy into Hochul's argument that this is about "other priorities." What are we talking about here? Is it really that hard to make room for compassion and understanding in our law enforcement strategies? 🤷‍♀️

It's times like these that remind me of the importance of having open, honest conversations about who we are as a society and what kind of world we want to create. 💬
 
🤔 this is long overdue... every time there's a high-profile killing at the hands of immigration agents, it sparks outrage. when are we gonna stop pretending that these agents are above the law? they're not. they're just as human as everyone else, and yet they get to wield power over lives like it's no big deal. 💔
 
I'm not sure why some people are still into this 287(g) program 🤔. It just seems like a way for cops to get involved in immigration issues that aren't their job. I mean, police officers should be focused on keeping their communities safe, not deporting people who haven't committed any crimes. And let's be real, these programs are often misused and can lead to some pretty scary situations. I'm glad NY is taking a stand against it 💪. It's all about prioritizing what really matters - keeping people safe and not letting fear-based policies control our communities 🌎
 
😊 I feel like this is a big deal, people are actually gonna stand up against the 287(g) program and advocate for their community 🤝. It's not just about politics, it's about people's lives and safety 💕. I think it's great that Hochul is taking a stance and trying to protect her state from what some ppl call "tyranny" 🚫. Now we'll see how the other counties react 😬. Nassau County is already making noise, but maybe they'll listen to Andrea Stewart-Cousins and change their minds 💪. Whatever happens, I hope it leads to more love and respect for our communities ❤️.
 
I'm low-key thinking that this move by Kathy Hochul is a good one 🤝, you feel? I mean, I get where Rensselaer County officials are coming from, but think about all the times cops have gotten caught up in immigration stuff and it's just not their job, right? It's like, let's focus on keeping our communities safe, not enforcing immigration laws. And I'm loving that Andrea Stewart-Cousins is getting behind this bill - it's time for us to protect the immigrant community here in NY 👏. I'm not sure what's gonna happen with Nassau County and all that drama, but for now, let's just say I'm hella hopeful about this change 🤞💕
 
🤔 i'm not sure about this whole 287(g) thing yet. i mean, i get that some ppl are upset about aggressive immigration enforcement tactics, but i think it's a bit extreme to completely shut down these programs. what if it helps prevent actual crimes? 🤷‍♂️ also, isn't this just another example of politicians trying to appease certain groups and take away powers from local law enforcement? like, can't we have a more nuanced conversation about immigration reform? 🙄
 
🤔 you know what's crazy? we're so used to our cops being like, 'hey, we gotta do both: keep us safe & help with immigration'. but is that really a good use of their time & energy? 🤷‍♀️ think about it - what if they could just focus on keeping us safe instead? 🚔💪 i mean, that's literally their job. shouldn't we trust them to do that without getting involved in other stuff? 🤝 it's like, we all want our cops to be effective, but do we really need them to also be immigration agents? 🤦‍♂️ Hochul's move is about saying no to that extra duty & letting police focus on what they're good at: keeping us safe. 👮‍♀️💕 it's not about being 'reckless' or 'tyranny', it's just about prioritizing what really matters - our community's well-being. 🌈
 
I'm so glad Kathy Hochul is taking a stand against those 287(g) agreements 🙌! It's like, what even is that program? It's already causing so much drama and tension in our communities, with the constant presence of immigration enforcement officers showing up at people's homes and workplaces. We need to focus on building trust between law enforcement and the public, not creating more fear and mistrust 🤝.

I also appreciate how Hochul is emphasizing the importance of local police focusing on their core duties, like keeping us safe from real crimes 🚨. It's time to stop treating immigration enforcement as a side hustle for our law enforcement agencies. They have better things to do than act as immigration agents! 💪

Let's see what happens when this bill gets passed and how it affects local communities. One thing's for sure, we need more leaders like Hochul who are willing to take a stand against policies that harm our citizens 🙏.
 
🤔 I'm all about this move by Governor Hochul, y'all! It's time for our cops to focus on keeping us safe, not enforcing immigration laws that make people feel like they're in a war zone 🚫. I mean, have you seen the news lately? Those federal agents are just mowing down innocent ppl and it's absolutely unacceptable 💔. We need to trust our local law enforcement to do their job, not some fancy-pants feds with badges 👮‍♂️.

And let's be real, 287(g) is a program that was created in the dark ages of immigration policy 🕰️. It's time for us to move forward and create a system that actually works for everyone, not just the ones with deep pockets 💸. I'm excited to see how this bill plays out and whether our local cops will finally start doing what they're supposed to do: keep us safe and sound 🌟.
 
🤔 I gotta say, this is a pretty interesting move by Governor Hochul. On one hand, I get why she wants to crack down on these 287(g) programs - the whole 'tyranny' thing kinda gets me too 😬. And those fatal shootings by federal agents? 🚫 No one should be killed just because they're in the wrong place at the wrong time. But on the other hand, I feel for local law enforcement agencies who've been relying on these programs to help with immigration-related crimes. It's not like they're trying to be tough guys, it's just a job. 🤷‍♂️

And what about all those people who have families and lives in these communities? 🌎 What happens when the 'bad guys' are suddenly everyone? 😕 I'm no expert, but I think we need to find ways to work together that don't involve demonizing certain groups. We gotta keep things reasonable, you know? 😊
 
I THINK ITS AMAZING THAT KATHY HOCUL IS STANDING UP FOR THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY IN NEW YORK! SHE'S TAKING A BIG STEP BY INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO END LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE 287(G) PROGRAM. IT'S TIME FOR POLICE TO FOCUS ON THEIR Core DUTIES RATHER THAN GETTING INVOLVED IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT!

I THINK ITS ALSO A GOOD IDEA THAT RENSSELAER COUNTY IS GOING TO CONTINUE WITH THE PROGRAM, BUT I GUESS THEY HAVE SEEN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF IT. WE NEED MORE COUNTIES LIKE THEM WHO KNOW HOW TO GET THINGS DONE!

AS FOR BRUCE BLAKEMAN AND KRISTI NOEM, THEY SHOULD TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THEIR ACTIONS AND DECIDE IF THEY'RE REALLY DOING WHAT'S BEST FOR NEW YORK STATE!
 
OMG, you know what's wild 🤯? I was at this food festival over the weekend and they had these insane crepes with like 10 different flavors... I mean, who comes up with that many options?! 🤷‍♀️ I ended up getting this one flavor with strawberry and Nutella and it was LIFE. CHANGING. 🍰 But anyway, back to this 287(g) thing... I'm kinda with Hochul on this, I think law enforcement should focus on real crimes rather than enforcing immigration laws. Like, what's the priority here?
 
I think it's about time we start thinking about this 287(g) program and how it's affecting our communities 🤔. I mean, I get that there are serious issues with immigration enforcement, but do we really want police officers being like de facto immigration agents? It just feels so wrong on so many levels 😒. And yeah, I can see why Hochul is doing this - we need to focus on making our communities safer and not getting caught up in all the drama around immigration 🚔.

I'm also kinda surprised that Rensselaer County is still sticking with it, despite Hochul's proposal 🤷‍♀️. I guess you've got some county officials who really believe in its effectiveness or something? But hey, we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out 💬. One thing's for sure though - our communities deserve better than to be treated like they're under some kind of immigration enforcement lockdown 🚫.
 
Just thinkin' about all this 287(g) stuff... seems like we're gettin' to a point where police are gettin' in each other's business, know? Like, shouldn't they just focus on keepin' the community safe without gettin' involved in immigration enforcement? 🤔
 
This whole thing got me thinking... What is the true meaning of community? We're talking about a community that includes people who might not even feel like they belong here, but are still deserving of our protection and care 🤔. I'm seeing Hochul's move as a step towards giving them that sense of belonging, by taking away the power to enforce immigration laws on behalf of the federal government.

But what does it say about us as a society that we need to be told not to participate in this program? Shouldn't our law enforcement agencies be doing their job without needing permission from someone else? I guess that's where the concept of priorities comes in – but what if those priorities are misguided?

I'm also curious about the impact on the county officials who have already signed up for 287(g) agreements. Are they feeling pressured to conform to Hochul's new stance, or are they truly committed to this program? And what does it say about our system of government that we need to be so careful about who gets to make decisions about immigration laws?

It all feels a bit messy, but maybe that's because we're trying to navigate complex issues with simple solutions 🤷‍♀️.
 
😬 omg can u believe this? so governor Hochul is like "hey let's get rid of these 287(g) programs" 🙅‍♂️ i mean i get it she wants to protect the immigrant community but what about the counties that are all like "hold up hold up we need this program"? 🤯 and then u got these republicans like bruce blakeman being all dramatic about it 🚨 like they're going to veto the whole thing just because Hochul is trying to do something good? 🙄 anyway i'm lowkey here for Hochul's proposal tho 💁‍♀️ more power to her and those advocacy groups 👏
 
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