"During her annual State of the State address in Albany,Hochul (D) said "protecting New Yorkers" was her top priority and that now includes "standing up to ICE agents who abuse their power." "Power does not justify abuse," Hochul said. "And if someone's constitutional rights are violated here in the state of New York, I say they deserve their day in court.""
"Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, said Hochul was trying to "smear law enforcement who are simply enforcing the rule of law and putting their lives on the line to remove violent criminals from New York." "DHS law enforcement officers follow the law and the U.S. Constitution," McLaughlin continued, saying federal agents were being attacked, harassed and threatened as they try to carry out their duties."
Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed legislation to allow New York residents to sue Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in state court for civil rights violations. The proposal is part of broader Democratic efforts to limit perceived aggressive federal immigration tactics following a recent fatal shooting. The legislation would enable civil liability for ICE agents accused of violating constitutional rights within New York. Related state measures include bans on masks for ICE officers and restrictions on subsequent employment in local police departments. The measure faces a likely legal challenge from the federal government and drew a DHS rebuttal defending federal law enforcement actions.
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