Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul of New York recently addressed the ongoing migrant crisis, emphasizing the need for resources and federal assistance. Hochul highlighted the state's policy of collaborating with federal immigration officials in cases of crimes committed by migrants, advocating for arrests, trials, and convictions before deportation.
Regarding New York City Mayor Eric Adams' proposal to modify the city's sanctuary city status to facilitate the deportation of migrants accused of serious crimes, Hochul reiterated the state's stance on working with ICE post-crime conviction, rather than pre-deportation.
