Ex-Dem NY governor gives Hochul history lesson on her anti-ICE sanctuary law: ‘Egregious mistake’

Nypost · May 24, 2026 · 637 words · By Carl Campanile; Brandon Cruz

Law Enforcement vs. Sanctuary Policy Intra-party Democratic Conflict State vs. Federal Jurisdiction

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Ex-Dem NY governor gives Hochul history lesson on her anti-ICE sanctuary law: ‘Egregious mistake’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Ex-Dem NY governor gives Hochul history lesson on her anti-ICE sanctuary law: ‘Egregious mistake’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Kathy Hochul and fellow Democrats Sunday for ramming through a package of anti-ICE sanctuary laws — warning the crusade could cost the Empire State.

Common ground

Paterson accused Hochul and Albany lawmakers of “really impairing” local governments’ ability to cooperate with federal agencies, possibly increasing the chance of federal raids and opening up the state to lawsuits with taxpayers on the hook for the tab.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Hochul, who is seeking re-election this fall to a second full, four-year term”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 2: “Banning all federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks to conceal their identity.”

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No evidence was found in the search results to support this specific claim.

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Claim 3: “Creating an “Office of Immigrant Trust” within Attorney General Letitia James’ office, with the ability to enforce provisions of the bill, including going after local governments that don’t comply.”

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The search results for this claim are irrelevant (YouTube videos, Senate parliamentarian rulings, and CISA zero trust models) and do not mention an 'Office of Immigrant Trust'.

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web search NEUTRAL — About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nklbCevYE1c

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web search NEUTRAL — NEW: The Senate parliamentarian has ruled against major sections of reconciliation bill funding ICE & CBP, per Budget Dems. Republicans can go back w/ new language. The rulings, per Budget Dems: pic.t…
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/senate-parliamentar…

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web search NEUTRAL — Click here for a downloadable version of the Zero Trust Maturity Model.
https://www.cisa.gov/zero-trust-maturity-model

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Claim 4: “The sprawling legislative package not only handcuffs cops from partnering with federal immigration authorities, but also bars ICE agents from most public places like hospitals and parks, and prevents them from wearing masks.”

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Two independent sources explicitly mention that the package 'handcuffs cops' from partnering with federal authorities, bars ICE agents from hospitals and parks, and prevents them from wearing masks.

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web search NEUTRAL — New York Democrats pushed a sweeping legislative package through both chambers on Thursday, banning local law enforcement from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and restricting…
https://conservativeinstitute.org/politics/new-york-lawmaker…

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web search NEUTRAL — The sprawling legislative package, pushed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, not only handcuffs cops from partnering with federal immigration authorities, but also bars ICE agents from most public places like hosp…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/albany-pols-to-pass-ho…

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web search NEUTRAL — NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Dozens of anti Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protesters are arrested after refusing to leave the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on September 18, 2025, …
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-york-playbook-pm/20…

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Claim 5: “Preventing local governments from granting zoning variances for immigration detention centers without a six-month public comment period.”

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No evidence was found in the search results to support this specific claim.

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Claim 6: “Democrats passed a sweeping package of bills that largely outlaw cooperation with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that New York Democrats passed a sweeping legislative package banning local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The secretary of state of New York is a cabinet officer in the government of the U.S. state of New York who leads the Department of State (NYSDOS). The current secretary of state of New York is Walter…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretary_of_State_of_New_York

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — New York, also called New York State, is a state located in the northeastern United States. Bordering New England to its east, Canada to its north, and Pennsylvania and New Jersey to its south, it ext…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York state comptroller is an elected constitutional officer of the U.S. state of New York and head of the New York state government's Department of Audit and Control. Sixty-one individuals ha…
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Claim 7: “The so-called “Bivens Act,” allowing people to sue ICE agents should they violate their constitutional rights, such as by entering their home without a warrant.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of generic news homepages (Google News, NYT, Fox News) and contains no mention of a 'Bivens Act' in New York.

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web search NEUTRAL — Stay updated with the latest news and stories from around the world on Google News.
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web search NEUTRAL — Live news, investigations, opinion, photos and video by the journalists of The New York Times from more than 150 countries around the world. Subscribe for coverage of U.S. and international news ...
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Claim 8: “It also seeks to undo “287-g” cooperation deals that local governments struck up with federal officials to hold detainees for ICE.”

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While there is general evidence of a legislative package and a general reference to 287(g) agreements in the search results, there is no specific corroboration from multiple independent sources confirming the intent to undo these specific deals within this package.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 30, 2026 ... Keeping New Yorkers Safe: Governor Hochul Introduces the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to Stop ICE from Co-Opting Local Law Enforcement. Keeping ...
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/keeping-new-yorkers-safe-go…

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web search NEUTRAL — Likewise, Title 25 USC 2804(e) also allows federal agencies to enter into agreements with Indian tribes to carry out laws of the United States, such as ...
https://www.ice.gov/identify-and-arrest/287g

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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago ... The legislation comes after months of haggling over how best to protect New Yorkers from President Trump's immigration crackdown.
https://nysfocus.com/2026/05/22/hochul-budget-new-york-immig…

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Claim 9: “The state bill passed last week bans those agreements and goes a step further — prohibiting all “informal cooperation,” such as a local cop calling ICE if they believe they have an undocumented migrant in custody.”

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One search result mentions a ban on 287(g) agreements, but the specific detail regarding 'informal cooperation' (like calling ICE) is not corroborated by a second independent source.

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web search NEUTRAL — As explained in detail in Part II of this guidance, as a general rule, it is not a crime for an undocumented individual to remain present in the United States.[ ...
https://ag.ny.gov/police-departments-law-enforcement/immigra…

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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago ... County agreements to detain undocumented immigrants could become unlawful in MD. 37 reactions ·. 31 comments. ·. 9 shares. ACLU of Virginia. 17w ...
https://www.facebook.com/NewsChannel9/posts/the-bill-also-in…

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 3, 2026 ... He suggested a "guest worker program" for undocumented immigrants who've been gainfully employed in the country for at least seven years without ...
https://www.news10.com/news/nassau-executive-fights-state-pl…

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Claim 10: “Paterson, who served as governor from 2008-2010 when former Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned.”

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Wikipedia and multiple other sources confirm David Paterson served as Governor of New York from 2008 to 2010 after Eliot Spitzer resigned.

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web search NEUTRAL — Paterson was the governor of New York from 2008 to 2010, taking over after former Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned mid-term following a prostitution scandal.
https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/former-new-york-gov-d…

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web search NEUTRAL — For the record, David Paterson served as the 55th governor of New York, succeeding Eliot Spitzer, who resigned, and serving out nearly three years of Spitzer’s term from March 2008 to December 2010.
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4328547/posts

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web search NEUTRAL — David Alexander Paterson is an American politician who served as the 55th governor of New York, succeeding Eliot Spitzer, who resigned, and serving out nearly three years of Spitzer's term from March …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Paterson

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Claim 11: “Barring most public employees, like civilians at a law enforcement agency, hospital workers and DMV staff from any interaction with federal immigration authorities without presentation of a judicial warrant.”

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The search results provide general information about the NYPD and labor laws but do not mention the specific restriction on public employees interacting with ICE without a judicial warrant.

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web search NEUTRAL — Civil Enforcement Unit, Criminal Section, Civil Section, Legislative Affairs Unit, Document Production/FOIL, Police Action Litigation Section.Law enforcement in the New York metropolitan area. Municip…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_Police_Departmen…

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web search NEUTRAL — New York Labor Law Section 194-B applies to private employers with 4 or more employees for jobs performed at least partly in New York or remote jobs reporting to a NYC supervisor or office. Job postin…
https://www.allvoices.co/blog/new-york-city-labor-laws

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web search NEUTRAL — Major Laws Administered/Enforced. More in This Section.The 1989 Amendments to FLSA added a provision for civil money penalties (CMP) for repeated or willful minimum wage or overtime violations. (Since…
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