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

Critics of the policies argue that limiting cooperation with  can create dangerous loopholes that allow criminal suspects to avoid detention or deportation proceedings. Supporters, however, maintain that sanctuary policies help build trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement by reducing fear of deportation among undocumented residents.

The former governor’s remarks reportedly included references to earlier periods in New York political history, suggesting that previous administrations learned difficult lessons about balancing public safety with immigration policy. According to political observers, the criticism is particularly notable because it comes from within the Democratic Party itself rather than from Republican opponents.