DHS Slams Hochul: New York Freed 7,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens While Ignoring ICE Detainers

DHS Slams Hochul: New York Freed 7,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens While Ignoring ICE Detainers​

Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin blasted New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday, accusing the state of releasing 6,946 criminal illegal aliens back onto city streets since January while refusing to honor ICE detainers. McLaughlin warned that another 7,169 criminal aliens remain in New York City jails and could soon walk free under sanctuary policies, despite convictions for violent crimes, including homicides, assaults, sexual offenses, robberies, and drug trafficking.​

As reported by Breitbart News, McLaughlin told Fox News that more than 7,000 criminal illegal aliens remain in New York City Jails that may also be released due to the state’s sanctuary policies. In a social media post by McLaughlin early Monday, she chided New York City officials, saying, “New York City sanctuary politicians need to STOP playing politics and start protecting their citizens. We’re seeing a revolving door of justice.”

Information sharing with ICE is also discouraged under the guidance provided by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The guidance on information sharing provided states, “This guidance recommends that, unless presented with a judicial warrant, LEAs should not provide sensitive information that is not generally available to the public, such as information about an individual’s release details or home address.”