Governor Hochul Introduces New Legislation to Stop ICE from Co-Opting Local Law Enforcement by Governor Kathy Hochul published on 2026-01-30T15:33:44Z January 30, 2026 - New York City - Governor Hochul announced the introduction of comprehensive legislation to protect New Yorkers, strengthen constitutional safeguards, and prohibit local law enforcement from being deputized by ICE for federal civil immigration enforcement. Genre News & Politics