Local official advocates for ceasing collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at present
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in New York, has shown a shift in his stance on the New York for All Act, particularly concerning the ban on 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Initially, during his June 2025 interview, Delgado expressed reservations about prohibiting local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE, citing existing restrictions due to a long-standing executive order. However, this executive order only applies to state agencies and not local governments.
More recently, Delgado has shifted his stance and now supports the New York for All Act, which includes provisions to ban 287(g) agreements. This shift aligns him with progressive policy points as he campaigns for governor in the Democratic primary.
At his first public appearance after announcing his campaign, Delgado stated that he did not support a state policy that would impose a blanket policy governing how local law enforcement can interact with federal immigration officials. However, he clarified that he was speaking about a specific proposed policy that would ban a certain type of contract that deputizes local law enforcement.
During a rally, Delgado attended in support of a special legislative session for additional immigration protections, including the New York for All Act that would ban 287(g) agreements. This rally marked a significant step in Delgado's advocacy for the Act.
Delgado admitted that he may have misheard the explicit mention of 287(g) agreements during a previous conversation and said that he "can't remember" whether he had said he opposed a blanket ban on them. He also denied ever suggesting that he didn't back the New York for All Act and attributed any confusion to a misunderstanding in the questions asked.
It's worth noting that the New York for All Act would permit the deputization of police to act as ICE agents in some cases, and case law has established that localities cannot honor detainer requests. The long-standing executive order that limits state agencies from cooperating with ICE only applies to state agencies, not local governments.
As Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado continues his campaign for governor, his stance on the New York for All Act and 287(g) agreements remains a topic of interest. His evolving position on these issues reflects his commitment to addressing immigration concerns in a thoughtful and nuanced manner.
- Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado's stance on the New York for All Act, which includes a ban on 287(g) agreements, has evolved, aligning him with progressive policy points as he campaigns for governor in the Democratic primary.
- During a rally in support of a special legislative session for additional immigration protections, Delgado clarified that he did not support a state policy that would impose a blanket policy governing how local law enforcement can interact with federal immigration officials, but he supported the New York for All Act that would ban 287(g) agreements.
- Despite initial reservations about prohibiting local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE, Delgado has admitted that he may have misheard the explicit mention of 287(g) agreements during a previous conversation and now supports the New York for All Act, which includes provisions to ban these agreements, making his position on immigration policy-and-legislation a topic of ongoing interest in local government and general news.
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