Florida AG Ashley Moody Criticizes NY Gov. Hochul's Stance on Immigration and Law Enforcement Cooperation

Criticism of Governor Hochul's Immigration Policies

• 🎯 Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody criticizes New York Governor Kathy Hochul's opposition to ICE and her administration's limited cooperation with federal immigration officials.
• 💡 Moody describes Hochul's approach as "shallow-minded headline chasing" and characteristic of Democrats who "throw as many regulations and reviews" to stall progress.
• ⚠️ Moody highlights that Hochul's stance prevents local jurisdictions in New York from honoring detainers for individuals who are in the country illegally and committing crimes, leading to their release back into communities.
• 📈 Thousands of criminals, including those charged with homicides, assaults, and burglaries, have reportedly been released in New York due to this policy.

Federal Funding and State Cooperation

• 💰 Moody suggests that federal funding could be pulled from states that refuse to cooperate with federal law enforcement efforts.
• 🗣️ She contrasts this with President Trump's approach, which she states is focused on protecting American citizens, stopping illegal immigration, and deporting criminals.

Combating Online Predators

• 🧒 Moody discusses her new bill that aims to make extortion a federal crime, specifically targeting predators who exploit children online.
• 💔 The bill addresses a growing problem where predators convince minors (primarily boys aged 14-17) to hand over compromising material, which is then used for blackmail and torment, sometimes leading to self-harm or financial exploitation of parents.
• ⚖️ The legislation seeks to provide law enforcement with the ability to prosecute these offenders with severe penalties.