Nassau County vs State Immigration Law | New York City News

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is defiantly resisting a new state law that bans local police from cooperating with ICE, turning immigration enforcement into a central issue in New York’s gubernatorial race. While Governor Hochul frames the ban as a moral stand against aggressive federal tactics, Blakeman insists cooperation is essential for public safety — a stance echoed by Rensselaer County and backed by Trump allies. Though Blakeman hasn’t pledged to join legal challenges — his running mate has already signaled compliance — subpoenas are flying and lawsuits loom. With polls showing growing public skepticism toward ICE, this clash could define the election, as Republicans rally around local enforcement while Democrats push back on what they see as dangerous overreach. 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/cad72efea7db8c81