Tom Homan and Gov. Kathy Hochul on Immigration, Tariffs, and New York Issues

Immigration Enforcement Priorities

• 🎯 Tom Homan confirms reports of a White House order for 3,000 immigration arrests per day, aiming to significantly increase current enforcement rates.
• ⚠️ Homan emphasizes that while current arrest numbers are better than the Biden administration's, they are "not good enough", citing over 600,000 illegal aliens with criminal records in the nation.
• 🏛️ Sanctuary cities are identified as a major obstacle, releasing individuals into communities rather than holding them in local jails, making them harder to find and arrest.
• 🤝 Homan states that ICE is increasing targeting, teams, and assets, with a goal of having up to a thousand teams deployed, and that other agencies like DEA, FBI, and ATF are involved in this government-wide effort.
• ⚖️ Regarding US citizen children being present during arrests, Homan clarifies that having a citizen child does not grant immunity from laws if parents are in the country illegally, framing it as a parental decision whether to take the child or leave them.

Immigration Court and Enforcement

• 🎤 Homan defends ICE conducting enforcement actions at courthouses, stating that criminals and fugitives are arrested there, and that policies preventing arrests at courthouses, medical centers, or churches have been lifted.
• 🚫 He asserts there is "no sanctuary for a public safety threat or national security threat", comparing ICE's actions to other law enforcement agencies.
• 💡 Homan explains that individuals in the country illegally, even if not criminals, are still violating the law by entering or remaining without permission, and encourages voluntary departure through programs like CBP One.
• 🗣️ Camila Montoya Galves counters that courthouse arrests target non-criminal asylum seekers in immigration courts, not just criminal cases, and that the administration is targeting these individuals for fast-track deportation without a criminality assessment.
• 📈 Montoya Galves highlights that a target of 3,000 arrests per day would be an unprecedented expansion, as ICE currently averages about 700 daily arrests.

Tariffs and Economic Policy

• ⚖️ Governor Kathy Hochul agrees with a court ruling that President Trump exceeded his authority with tariffs, stating that tariff negotiations are Congress's responsibility.
• 💸 She describes Trump's tariffs as a "tax on everything you purchase", impacting farmers and cross-border trade, and hopes the Supreme Court will make this a permanent decision.
• 📉 Hochul criticizes Washington for cutting programs and hurting New Yorkers, contrasting it with her state's approach of providing inflation rebate checks and a middle-class tax cut.
• 🚗 Regarding congestion pricing in New York City, Hochul defends it as a necessary funding mechanism for public transportation and notes that it has not deterred tourism or economic activity.

New York State Issues

• 🏥 Hochul describes potential Medicaid changes debated in Washington as "devastating" for New York, impacting its safety net for children, seniors, and working families.
• 🚨 She acknowledges anxiety about crime in New York City but highlights investments in public safety, noting that gun violence and subway crimes are down to historic lows.
• 🤝 Hochul emphasizes her commitment to working with the New York City mayor, regardless of who it is, to bring resources to the city and improve public services.
• 🇺🇸 Hochul expresses confidence in winning re-election, dismissing criticism from a Republican challenger and highlighting her competitive track record and the Democratic party's advantages.