Elise Stefanik Accuses Kathy Hochul of Enabling Migrant Crime with Sanctuary Policies

Stefanik's Accusations Against Hochul's Sanctuary Policies

• 🎯 Rep. Elise Stefanik directly questioned Gov. Kathy Hochul regarding Executive Order One, which she claims establishes New York as a sanctuary state.
• 🏛️ Stefanik stated that this policy prevents state officers from disclosing information to federal immigration authorities and prohibits law enforcement from using resources for federal immigration enforcement.
• ⚠️ She highlighted that the executive order, extended multiple times by Hochul, dictates that law enforcement has no authority to take policy action solely because an individual is an undocumented alien.

Allegations of Migrant Crimes in New York

• 🚨 Stefanik presented several cases of alleged crimes committed by undocumented migrants, including the violent rape of a 15-year-old girl by Sakir Akan.
• 🔥 Another case cited involved Sebastian Zapita Khalil, accused of setting a sleeping woman on fire on the subway, with Stefanik asserting that ICE detainers were rejected due to sanctuary state laws.
• 💔 A third individual, Raymond Rojas Basilio, was accused of molesting an 11-year-old, with Stefanik claiming sanctuary policies shielded him from federal immigration enforcement.
• 👧 Stefanik also mentioned the case of Wilson Castillo Diaz, accused of raping a 5-year-old on Long Island, arguing that New York officials released him due to sanctuary state policies.

Stefanik's Critique of Hochul's Priorities

• 🗣️ Stefanik accused Hochul of prioritizing undocumented immigrants over law-abiding New Yorkers and failing to advocate for victims of these crimes.
• 📉 She argued that Hochul's "failed record" and "sanctuary state policies" are leading to a loss of support from New Yorkers.
• ⚖️ Stefanik demanded a governor who prioritizes New Yorkers and holds officials accountable for the consequences of these policies.