Hochul and James warn counties to end ICE jails before deadline

Hochul, James warn sheriffs over anti-ICE law

(The Center Square) — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday warned New York county sheriffs that they must end agreements with the Trump administration to hold migrants wanted on civil immigration detainers or face legal action by the state government.

Hochul and James warn counties to end ICE jails before deadline

New York is moving to cut off the use of local ICE jails, and state leaders are warning counties they must act before the deadline.

Hochul and James notify local officials of obligation to end immigration detention centers

Local Cops, Local Crimes Act Prohibits Local Jails from Housing Civil Immigration Detainees Starting November 25 November 6, 2026 - Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Office of Immigrant Trust (OIT) sent a letter to county executives and sheriffs across New