The Department of Homeland Security said immigration enforcement will continue in New York after a Bronx shooting, rejecting Gov. Kathy Hochul's call to immediately halt ICE operations in the state.
Key facts
- DHS Secretary Mullin said ICE will not pause enforcement in New York.
- Gov. Kathy Hochul asked for ICE operations in her state to be halted immediately.
- Hochul said she made the request to both Secretary Mullin and President Donald Trump.
- The request followed a shooting in the Bronx.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement will not suspend its operations in New York following a shooting in the Bronx, Homeland Security Secretary Mullin said, according to CNBC.
The statement came after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she had asked both Secretary Mullin and President Donald Trump to immediately halt ICE operations across her state.
Hochul’s request, as reported by CNBC, reflected her call for an immediate pause to enforcement activity in the wake of the Bronx incident.
Despite that request, DHS indicated through Secretary Mullin that enforcement would continue, setting up a direct disagreement between state and federal officials over immigration operations in New York.
The exchange highlights ongoing tension between the Trump administration’s federal immigration enforcement approach and state leaders seeking to limit those activities within their jurisdictions.
Why it matters
The standoff underscores the continuing friction between state governments and federal immigration authorities over who controls enforcement activity on the ground. For New York residents, the decision means ICE operations will continue despite the governor's objections following the Bronx shooting.
Frequently asked questions
Did New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ask ICE to stop operating in the state?
Yes. According to CNBC, Hochul said she asked Homeland Security Secretary Mullin and President Donald Trump to immediately halt ICE operations in New York.
Will ICE pause enforcement in New York?
No. DHS Secretary Mullin said ICE will not pause enforcement in New York, according to CNBC.
What prompted the governor's request?
The request followed a shooting in the Bronx, as reported by CNBC.