No Borders NewsNew York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul said they are defending the state’s ban on “287(g)” agreements, after a U.S. District Court in the Northern District of New York denied the federal government’s motion for a preliminary injunction.
A 287(g) agreement is a type of arrangement that can allow certain local law enforcement activities to be carried out in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). New York’s policy bars these agreements between local agencies and ICE.
In their statement, James and Hochul argued that local police should focus on local priorities and that New York taxpayers should not be responsible for costs tied to collaboration with ICE. They also said they believe the ban is legal and will help keep communities safe.
The officials’ statement also noted that the court previously enjoined enforcement of New York’s “mask ban,” and they said their offices are reviewing legal options related to that broader dispute.
This report is based on the officials’ public statement about the court’s decision. For the most accurate details on the ruling and what it covers, readers may want to check the court docket and the official press release linked below.