Hochul Demands Federal Clarity on Ice's New York Operations

WHO:

Gothamist - Gov. Kathy Hochul, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, immigration advocates, 1199SEIU members

NY Post - Gov. Kathy Hochul, federal immigration authorities (ICE)

WHAT:

Gothamist - Gov. Kathy Hochul sent a letter to Markwayne Mullin regarding the expansion of immigration detention facilities.

NY Post - Gov. Kathy Hochul accused ICE of exploiting loopholes in her new sanctuary law.

WHERE:

Gothamist - Upstate New York

NY Post - Upstate New York

WHY:

NY Post - Gov. Kathy Hochul's accusations stem from concerns over federal immigration authorities' overreach and the impact on her sanctuary law.

HOW:

Gothamist - Hochul rallied with immigration advocates and 1199SEIU members to press for answers from federal authorities.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 20:20 UTC)

Governor Kathy Hochul has sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding the expansion of immigration detention facilities in upstate New York. In her letter, Hochul accused ICE of exploiting loopholes in her new sanctuary law, raising concerns about federal overreach and its impact on local policies. To address these issues, she rallied with immigration advocates and members of 1199SEIU, calling for answers from federal authorities.