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Sheriffs vs New York Immigration Law | Albany News
New York’s new Local Cops, Local Crimes Act is sparking fierce resistance from sheriffs who say it undermines public safety by blocking local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE on civil immigration detentions — even when suspects are already in custody for serious crimes like homicide or trafficking. Led by Rensselaer County Sheriff Kyle Bourgault and backed by 15 others, including Fulton County’s Rich Giardino, sheriffs argue the law violates their constitutional rights and hampers their ability to protect communities. The legal battle centers on whether the state can override federal…
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