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N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul on law that would ban police from working formally with ICE

By A Martínez

Published February 3, 2026 at 4:47 AM EST

NPR's A Martinez speaks with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul about new legislation that would block police departments from collaborating formally with federal immigration authorities.

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