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Kathy Hochul: “New York is not a sanctuary for criminals. And we will…”

Featuring: Kathy Hochul, Democratic | Governor of New York

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Hochul Signs Sweeping Immigration Protections Limiting ICE Powers in New York

Published | Video Starts at 03:47

So we're making it easier for New Yorkers to sue these officials who trample on their rights so flagrantly, as they've done now. I'll be clear and I'll say it now and I'll say it a hundred times. New York is not a sanctuary for criminals. And we will cooperate when crimes are being committed. Going after dangerous criminals, not the act of crossing the border, but dangerous criminals, we'll help them there, but we're not going to be partners with them in carrying out unlawful actions that literally just deprive our neighbors of their rights. (03:47–03:53)

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Asserts that New York will cooperate with law enforcement on criminal matters but not on immigration status alone.

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