Hochul Demands Answers on New Detention Plans | Buffalo News

Governor Kathy Hochul is demanding transparency from DHS over rumored plans to open three new immigration detention centers in Rochester, Batavia, and Newburgh—especially after learning about a proposed site in Rochester that currently houses a daycare and courthouse. She’s pushing for specifics on capacity, legal grounds, and whether these projects are moving forward without her knowledge, citing past Trump-era commitments. Hochul supports law enforcement cooperation on criminal matters but opposes what she calls “unbridled aggression,” and has formally requested a direct meeting with DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin—while DHS remains silent. This latest move escalates the long-standing tension between New York and federal immigration policy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a1f797b4ec0a3bf