ICE Will Continue Operations in New York Despite Bronx Shooting, Says DHS Secretary
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not pause its activities in New York following a shooting incident involving ICE agents in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed this during a press conference on Friday morning, stating that enforcement operations would continue as usual despite calls from New York Governor Kathy Hochul to halt them immediately. Governor Hochul had requested both President Donald Trump and Secretary Mullin to suspend ICE activities in the state after the shooting. The incident has drawn strong criticism from local leaders including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who condemned the actions of federal agents involved. This is a developing story with potential implications for immigration policy debates at the national level. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between federal and state authorities over ICE enforcement policies in so-called sanctuary cities.
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