Hochul Criticizes ICE for 'Overly Aggressive' Tactics in New York

Governor Kathy Hochul voiced concerns Wednesday morning about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics in New York, stating that while she supports removing dangerous individuals from communities, she believes the agency’s current approach is “overly aggressive.”

Hochul also reiterated her stance against involving local police in immigration enforcement efforts.

“I resent ICE intruding in our communities,” Hochul said. “They’ve been overly aggressive. They’re hurting our businesses and our families and people who have been hard-working members of our society, some for decades, and I’m really angry about that.”

The governor emphasized that undocumented immigrants who are longstanding, productive members of the community - particularly those employed in local businesses - should not be treated as threats.

She criticized ICE’s methods and argued that their actions are damaging to both families and neighborhoods.

Hochul Criticizes ICE for 'Overly Aggressive' Tactics in New York