But that being said, I have said our policy continues to be we will assist when there's a crime that's been committed a crime. But the civil offense of crossing the border by itself is civil enforcement. And We don't cooperate with [ICE] because...I want our law enforcement to focus on keeping our streets safe from real criminals. Protect our subway, don't be diverted to do civil enforcement. I want you to focus on keeping New Yorkers safer. That's the difference. (05:00)
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Asserts that New York State does not cooperate with ICE on civil enforcement to focus on criminal safety.
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