New York Will Restrict Cooperation with ICE Despite Border Sheriff's Threats New York state officials have announced plans to limit collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid escalating tensions with Tom Homan, the president’s border czar, who has warned of increased federal presence if the state proceeds with its proposals. Homan, a staunch advocate for stricter immigration enforcement, has threatened to “flood the area” with ICE agents if New York moves forward with measures aimed at curbing local cooperation with federal immigration operations. Despite these warnings, state leaders have signaled their intent to proceed with the initiatives, framing them as necessary to protect residents and address the chaotic and often violent outcomes of recent deportation campaigns. Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, has dismissed Homan’s threats as unwarranted, stating, “I don’t feel good about the threats.” She emphasized that the state will continue to advance its plans, which she described as critical to safeguarding New Yorkers. Hochul’s administration has outlined several key measures, including a ban on state and local law enforcement agencies entering agreements with ICE or acting as civilian agents of immigration enforcement. The proposals also prohibit ICE agents from accessing sensitive locations such as schools and hospitals without a judicial order. Additionally, the state plans to restrict law enforcement personnel from concealing their identities while on duty and to establish a legal pathway for civilians to file lawsuits against ICE agents.#ice #new_york #kathy_hochul #nassau_county #tom_homan
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche supports the idea of deploying Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to polling locations, arguing that noncitizens cannot legally vote in U.S. elections. During a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Blanche questioned the opposition to the proposal, stating, “Why is there an objection to sending ICE to polling stations? Illegals can’t vote. It doesn’t make any sense.” The claim that noncitizens vote in U.S. elections lacks substantial evidence. Reviews of voting records have identified only a small number of instances where undocumented individuals attempted to cast ballots, contradicting Republican assertions of widespread fraud. A 2016 Brennan Center study of the general election found approximately 30 suspected cases of noncitizen voting out of 23.5 million ballots, representing less than 0.0001 percent of the total. Democrats have criticized the proposal as an intimidation tactic, arguing that the presence of armed agents near polling places could suppress voter turnout. Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) described the plan as part of a broader strategy to “adjust democratic elections” if opponents cannot maintain power through traditional means. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has provided inconsistent statements about the possibility of ICE officers being stationed at polling sites. In a recent call with state election officials, a DHS representative labeled the idea “misinformation,” while other officials have acknowledged no current plans to implement the measure. Despite the conflicting guidance, several Trump-aligned officials have endorsed the proposal.#department_of_homeland_security #tom_homan #deputy_attorney_general_todd_blanche #conservative_political_action_conference #maryland_governor_wes_moore
Greg Bovino slams Trump officials in Border Patrol exit Newly retired Trump administration immigration official Greg Bovino criticized leadership during his exit from the Border Patrol, accusing border czar Tom Homan and others of failing to act decisively. Bovino, who previously served as commander-at-large of the Border Patrol, led high-profile immigration raids in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. His tenure came under scrutiny after the deaths of two Minnesotans under his command, which led to his demotion. In a statement to NewsNation, Bovino referenced the killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, whose death was linked to a man charged with entering the U.S. illegally. He condemned the response from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials, calling them “weak-kneed” and accusing them of inaction. “The Gorman family is burying their daughter this week, and liberal [CBP] commissioner Rodney Scott and capitulator Tommy Homan say and do nothing, which is how we got in this mess in the first place,” Bovino said. Bovino’s aggressive enforcement tactics, including the use of pepper spray against protesters, drew criticism. In two incidents, “less lethal” weapons left a protester blinded in one eye. The Department of Homeland Security and CBP did not respond to requests for comment. In an interview with The New York Times, Bovino expressed regret over not apprehending more migrants, stating, “I wish I’d caught even more illegal aliens.” He claimed that his team had pushed legal limits to maximize arrests. “We went as hard as we could, but there’s always a creative and innovative solution to catching even more,” he said. Bovino also made disparaging remarks about immigrants, calling them “filth” and “trash” during a speech in New Orleans.#greg_bovino #loyola_university #tom_homan #rodney_scott #customs_and_border_protection
