Border czar joins Republicans in Albany seeking more immigration enforcement in NY

Press Release, State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt

Photos courtesy of Rob Ortt’s office: Tom Homan, executive associate director for Enforcement and Removal Operations, speaks in the State Capitol today with Republican members of the State Senate and State Assembly.

ALBANY – Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay, along with members of the Senate and Assembly Republican Conferences today were joined by United States “Border Czar” Tom Homan at the State Capitol to highlight the need for increased border security and the need to put an end to New York’s misguided sanctuary policies.

Director Homan joined the Republican Conferences to highlight state legislation to restore cooperation between local and state agencies and federal immigration authorities, as well as enhancing security measures at the northern border.

“Laken’s Law” (S.2538/A.2262), sponsored by Senate Republican Deputy Leader Andrew Lanza and Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo, would restore cooperation between New York courts and law enforcement and federal immigration authorities when an illegal immigrant is arrested or detained.

Senator Dan Stec and Assemblyman Scott Gray sponsor legislation (S.1427/A.1528) to repeal the “Green Light Law” to exempt counties that share a border with Canada from the provisions of the 2019 law that allows illegal immigrants to obtain a driver’s license and restricted information sharing between state and federal authorities. Senator Dan Stec also carries legislation for a full repeal of the Green Light Law statewide (S.3489).

“The migrant crisis has raged out of control in New York as a direct result of open border and sanctuary policies enacted by Democrats at the state and federal levels. It’s refreshing to see the new administration taking definitive action to secure our borders and remove those here illegally who are making our communities less safe. It’s a great honor to be joined today by Border Czar Tom Homan, to thank him for his efforts, and urge that New York finally take action to put an end to policies that tie the hands of our law enforcement agencies so they can fully cooperate with our federal counterparts,” said Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt.

“This is a matter of public safety that should transcend partisan politics. There should be no debate. For years, we have been calling for stronger protections for our citizens surrounding the dangers posed by illegal migrants only to face opposition from Democrats. It’s common sense to secure our borders and restore full cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Anything less jeopardizes the safety of our communities,” said Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay.

Rob Ortt, Republican leader in the State Senate, speaks during today’s press conference.