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Kathy Hochul: “We are not a sanctuary state for criminals.”

Featuring: Kathy Hochul, Democratic | Governor of New York

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And if there are cases where there are individuals who are in this country undocumented, who are involved in crimes, we always have and always will make sure that we cooperate under those circumstances, always. We are not a sanctuary state for criminals. I cannot say that more often. So I encourage the press to ask them why they're lying. Mayor and Mr. President, he also said because New York City has a sanctuary city policy. (20:50–20:54)

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Asserts that New York State does not provide sanctuary for criminals.

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