Challenge to NY Sanctuary Legislation
Summary
Sheriff Kusminsky plans to join a free legal challenge by FAIR against a new state law barring sheriffs from federal ICE detention contracts, and asked legislators to consider county support.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
FAIR will represent sheriffs and counties at no cost, per the Sheriff.
Supporters argue it preserves cooperation on immigration enforcement against county residents.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Greene County Legislature - Regular Legislature Meeting No. 9 — September 16, 2026
The county unanimously endorsed a national law firm's lawsuit against New York's 2026 sanctuary immigration law. The Sheriff advised the county not to join as a plaintiff since it isn't a border county and holds no 287(g) contract, but lawmakers still voiced full support.
Public Safety - Committee Meeting — September 2, 2026
The committee discussed a resolution backing a FAIR lawsuit challenging New York's new sanctuary law, which blocks ICE cooperation agreements. Greene County itself lacks standing to sue, so the resolution supports the counties that do.
Public Safety - Committee Meeting — August 5, 2026
Sheriff Kusminsky plans to join a free legal challenge by FAIR against a new state law barring sheriffs from federal ICE detention contracts, and asked legislators to consider county support.
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