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Tom Homan Slams NY Sanctuary Laws, Calls for Crackdown

Lisa Miller by Lisa Miller
March 12, 2025
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Tom Homan Slams NY Sanctuary Laws, Calls for Crackdown
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On March 12th, U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan visited Albany where he strongly criticized New Yorkโ€™s sanctuary laws and warned Governor Kathy Hochul against obstructing federal immigration enforcement. Standing with Albany Republicans, Homan declared that if the state does not cooperate, the federal government would deploy additional ICE agents to New York to enforce immigration laws. He also praised New York City Mayor Eric Adams for his willingness to work with federal officials.

Homan specifically condemned New Yorkโ€™s Green Light Law, which allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driverโ€™s licenses while restricting ICE access to state Department of Motor Vehicles records. He argued that such policies put law enforcement officers at risk by preventing access to crucial data. Homan also expressed support for Republican-led legislative efforts in Albany, including the proposed Lakenโ€™s Law which seeks to override sanctuary city policies and mandate cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

During his remarks, Homan defended Mayor Adams, stating that the mayor has been making โ€œgreat commitmentsโ€ to improving cooperation on immigration enforcement. Adams and Homan have met multiple times, including discussions about reopening an ICE office at Rikers Island. Homan denied any connection between Adamsโ€™ cooperation and the Department of Justiceโ€™s recent decision to drop a corruption investigation against him, dismissing allegations of a โ€œquid pro quoโ€ arrangement.

Governor Hochul has attempted to impose restrictions on Adamsโ€™ ability to work with ICE, a move that Homan denounced. He accused Hochul of failing to back her own promises to support the deportation of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes. He referenced high-profile criminal cases involving undocumented immigrants to highlight what he described as failures in New Yorkโ€™s immigration policies. Despite her past remarks about border security, Hochul has resisted Republican-led immigration crackdowns, a stance that has put her at odds with federal officials.

Homan did not request a meeting with Hochul during his Albany visit, stating, โ€œShe knows my number.โ€ Hochul was not in Albany at the time, as she was attending a funeral for Hazel Dukes, the President of the NAACP. Her office later responded, rejecting Homanโ€™s statements and reiterating her commitment to both secure borders and humane immigration policies. Her spokesperson accused Trump administration officials of distorting New Yorkโ€™s immigration stance for political gain.

Homanโ€™s visit was met with opposition from Democratic lawmakers and immigrant advocacy groups, who protested his call for stricter immigration enforcement. As tensions rise over sanctuary laws, New York remains at the center of the national immigration debate, with federal officials signaling increased action if state leaders do not cooperate.

Tags: CrackdownImmigrationNew York CityNY Sanctuary LawsSanctuary CitiesTom Homan

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