Local advocate supports prohibiting community collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement at present
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, a candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial election in New York, has recently adjusted his stance on the New York for All Act, particularly concerning the ban on 287(g) agreements with ICE.
In June 2025, Delgado expressed opposition to a blanket policy that would ban local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE, including prohibiting 287(g) agreements. At the time, he seemed to misunderstand the current state of immigration laws in New York, suggesting that there were more restrictions in place than actually existed[1].
However, in recent months, Delgado has aligned himself with progressive policies, including the New York for All Act. He has begun to support the act, which aims to prevent state officials from collaborating with ICE, including ending 287(g) agreements[2][4]. This change in stance is part of his broader campaign strategy to appeal to progressive voters in New York[2].
During a rally calling for a special legislative session to pass the New York for All Act, Delgado emphasized that he is concerned about specific policies that would ban certain types of contracts deputizing local law enforcement[3].
Initially, Delgado expressed opposition to a key provision of the New York for All Act. He called the idea of a blanket ban on 287(g) agreements "irresponsible." However, he has since clarified that he wants to avoid a blanket rule forbidding localities from entering into 287(g) agreements[2].
In reality, there is a long-standing executive order that limits state agencies from cooperating with ICE, but it only applies to state agencies, not local governments[5]. Delgado's opposition was to a state policy that would impose a blanket policy governing how local law enforcement can interact with federal immigration officials.
When asked about his stance on banning 287(g) agreements, Delgado suggested that reporters had not asked him specifically about this issue[6]. He also admitted that he had not yet formed an opinion on the New York for All legislation when he first launched his gubernatorial campaign[7].
Delgado's first public appearance after announcing his campaign was in June. During that appearance, Delgado seemed uninformed about the current state of immigration protections in the state[8]. However, he has since taken the time to consider the issue of 287(g) agreements[9].
Delgado has denied ever suggesting that he didn't back the New York for All Act[10]. He stated that he has thought about the issue of 287(g) agreements for some time[9]. This policy is a major part of the New York for All Act, which would ban 287(g) agreements between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and local authorities[4].
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado launched his campaign for governor and has been championing progressive policies and priorities. One of his recent additions is the New York for All Act, which he now supports[2].
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- Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, in his recent campaign strategy, has aligned himself with progressive policies, including the New York for All Act, which aims to end 287(g) agreements between local governments and ICE.
- Previously, Delgado opposed a blanket policy that would ban local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE, including prohibiting 287(g) agreements. However, he has since clarified that he wants to avoid a blanket rule forbidding localities from entering into such agreements.
- Political commentaries on Delgado's change in stance regarding the New York for All Act's policy on 287(g) agreements have been published in the general news and policy-and-legislation sections, discussing the impact of his shift on local government immigration policies and the broader politics of the gubernatorial election.
