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NY Governor Hochul on Sheriffs Working with ICE: 'They Have Higher Priorities'

Forbes Breaking NewsOctober 7, 20251 min2,583 views
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Governor Hochul's Stance on Local Law Enforcement Priorities

  • 🎯 Governor Hochul addressed the issue of local sheriffs in New York being "gung-ho" to work with ICE.
  • 💡 She stated that while local leaders make their own decisions, her focus has always been on law enforcement strategies that actually work.
  • 💰 Hochul emphasized that county sheriffs have a full-time job protecting the people of their county and that taxpayers fund their salaries.

Focus on Local Crime Prevention

  • ⚠️ She believes sheriffs should not be pulled away to raid businesses, especially thriving family businesses, which can separate mothers from their children.
  • 🗣️ Hochul suggested that local law enforcement has higher priorities than assisting ICE with such operations.
  • 🤝 She also believes that many rank-and-file members of law enforcement likely share this perspective on priorities.
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