Steuben County Sheriff Defies State Immigration Law | Albany News

New York’s new state law is forcing 12 local agencies, including Steuben County, to end their ICE partnerships — but Sheriff James Allard is fighting back, arguing these deals make communities safer by bringing body cams and transparency to immigration enforcement. The state AG says the agreements break a May law banning local police from aiding ICE, citing safety concerns after high-profile incidents. DHS counters that cutting ties increases danger for New Yorkers. Allard, who’s seen over $130K in revenue from these deals, calls the law unconstitutional and is awaiting county leadership — fearing a legal showdown if he’s forced to comply. 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/c9a55005745a32ec