Governor Hoch Hul Calls for Temporary Freeze on ICE Activities and Urges Release of Body‑Camera Footage New York Governor Kathy Hoch Hul criticized federal ICE operations in response to a shooting incident, pledged transparency by demanding body‑camera footage, clarified that New York is not a sanctuary for criminals, and reaffirmed the state's policy of cooperating with federal authorities when court orders exist. The governor also thanked the community for understanding the need for public safety and emphasized New York's welcoming stance for immigrants seeking a better life. On the Friday evening broadcast of the MS NOW program "Deadline: White House," New York Governor Kathy Hoch Hul. answered questions about the state's role in immigration enforcement and the recent shooting incident involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel. In a statement to the cameras, the governor emphasized that New York is not a sanctuary state for criminals and called for a temporary halt to ICE activities within the state's borders. Hoch Hul also demanded the release of the body‑camera footage from the event in which an ICE agent fired shots at a man, describing the investigation as ongoing and insisting that the footage be made publicly available as soon as possible.Governor Clarifies New York Immigration StanceThe governor conveyed the same message to the President and the Secretary of Homeland Security, affirming that the state's stance on immigration enforcement is consistent with its existing laws and a commitment to uphold court orders and warrants. The governor's remarks were framed in the context of a broader debate over the policy of "sanctuary states." In her comments, she clarified that state and local law‑enforcement agencies will cooperate with federal immigration authorities when a warrant or judicial order exists. Hoch Hul said that New York's policy is, at its core, a defensive one: the state will remove individuals who pose a threat to public safety, such as terrorists, murderers, or rapists, while continuing to offer a welcoming environment for immigrants seeking to build a better life for themselves and their families.She emphasized that the state is a place of refuge for those living under persecution, oppression, or poverty, and that calling it a sanctuary for criminals is a mischaracterization. The governor's comments followed an incident that had stirred controversy in the local community. According to Hoch Hul, the shooting took place in an area near a school populated by children. The agent allegedly fired in broad daylight, striking a vehicle that held a child inside.Hochul Calls for De-escalation in CommunityThe governor described the situation as a "tinderbox" and acknowledged that the community's outrage was understandable. By returning to the topic of state policy, she attempted to signal a willingness to de-escalate conflicts between federal immigration enforcement and local residents. The speech also touched on the political stigma attached to the "sanctuary state" label, which the governor insisted the state's record of cooperation with federal agencies repeatedly demonstrates.In the final remarks, Hoch Hul underlined New York's fundamental principle: cooperation with federal authorities, when legally mandated, and the protection of individuals who come to the state to seek safety and opportunity. She represented the governor's stance as one that balances public safety concerns with ethical commitments to avoid criminalization of immigrants who do not pose a threat.Demanding Transparency in Law Enforcement OperationsBy calling for the release of the body‑camera footage, she further underlined the importance of transparency and accountability in law‑enforcement operations, a position that has occupied many states as they grapple with immigration enforcement disputes.