Hochul Set To Turn New York Into Full Sanctuary State For Illegal Alien Criminals

In this LifeZette article, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is portrayed as preparing to sign legislation that would further restrict cooperation between state and local authorities and federal immigration enforcement.

• The article claims Hochul is moving to make New York a full sanctuary state, protecting illegal aliens from being turned over to federal authorities.
• Critics argue the bill would prevent police and sheriffs from cooperating with ICE, even in cases involving violent offenders, sex predators, gang members, or deportation targets.
• A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson blasted the message from Albany, saying sanctuary politicians are effectively welcoming criminal illegal aliens into New York.
• The piece frames the proposal as another example of progressive immigration policy putting ideology ahead of public safety.
• It argues that New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, and other areas are already under pressure from migrant-related strains on shelters, schools, and public services.
• Republican lawmakers and law enforcement voices are described as furious, warning that the bill undermines federal law and demoralizes officers.
• The article says the bill would also block state agencies from sharing information with ICE, making it harder for federal agents to locate fugitives or criminal illegal aliens.
• The broader conservative critique is that “compassion” without law and order becomes chaos, leaving law-abiding residents to deal with the consequences.

Read the full story: https://www.lifezette.com/2026/05/hochul-set-to-turn-new-york-into-full-sanctuary-state-for-illegal-alien-criminals-watch/