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Franklin County Among Sheriffs Joining Lawsuit Fighting Ban on ICE Cooperation

The sheriffs say the law exceeds state authority and ask a judge to block enforcement of agreements that had covered immigration detention and warrants.

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ALBANY — Fifteen sheriffs from across New York, including the sheriffs of Franklin, St. Lawrence, Jefferson, and Lewis counties, have filed a lawsuit challenging a state law that blocks agreements between civil law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities.

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New York's new law limits cooperation with ICE, seeking to protect immigrants and focus local police on community crimes. Rensselaer County challenges regulation, while Hochul criticizes ICE's approach to prosecuting immigrants with no criminal record.

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WHAM broke the news on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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