Additionally, the governor noted that ICE agents violated the constitutional rights of farm owner John Collins in April 18. The agents entered Collins’ property without a warrant, did not identify themselves and arrested one of his farm workers. The agents handcuffed and threatened to arrest Collins when he approached them to determine and record what’s happening.
New York is ready to take legal action against ICE
Furthermore, Gov. Cuomo told Acting DHS Inspector General Kelly that the State of New York issued a cease and desist letter to ICE. The state demanded the agency to stop its reckless and unconstitutional enforcement actions. It is closely monitoring ICE activities and is ready to take legal actions against the agency.
“New York will not sit on the sidelines as our immigrant communities are threatened… The pattern of conduct demonstrated by ICE agents shows reckless contempt for the Constitution and runs counter to the agency’s stated mission as well as federal and state law,” said Gov. Cuomo.
