# New York Enacts Local Cops Local Crimes Act

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the "Local Cops, Local Crimes Act," which prohibits local sheriffs from partnering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and housing federal immigration detainees under 287(g) agreements. This law terminates existing contracts that allowed local law enforcement to identify and detain removable criminal aliens, directly impacting county revenues and operational protocols for sheriff's offices across New York State. In response, 15 county sheriffs, including Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar, have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the law's constitutionality and seeking an injunction to maintain current agreements during legal review. Sheriff Akshar also testified before Congress highlighting the financial and public safety challenges posed by the law's enforcement.

- **Why this matters:** The law's termination of 287(g) agreements and detainee housing contracts affects procurement and contracting activities at the county level, potentially reducing federal reimbursements and altering law enforcement resource allocations.
- Counties currently engaged in contracts with ICE or federal detainee housing should evaluate the legal and financial risks associated with contract termination and plan for operational adjustments.
- Procurement professionals should monitor ongoing litigation outcomes as they may influence future contracting opportunities and intergovernmental agreements related to immigration enforcement.
- Vendors providing services or equipment to sheriff's offices may see shifts in demand due to changes in detainee management and law enforcement collaboration with federal agencies.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- State of New York
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Broome County Sheriff's Office
- U.S. Congress
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

### Key Quotes
> I’ve recently been asked, why would you file a lawsuit against two of the most powerful politicians in Albany? The answer is simple: Because it’s about standing up for what’s right and standing up for Public Safety.
> — Fred Akshar, Broome County Sheriff

### Sources
- [Hochul Said 'Bring It On.' The Sheriffs Filed in Federal Court. ](https://townhall.com/columnists/mateo-forero/2026/09/16/hochul-said-bring-it-on-the-sheriffs-filed-in-federal-court-n2683023) - townhall.com
- [
          Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar testifies before Congress - Pipe Dream    ](https://www.bupipedream.com/news/broome-county-sheriff-fred-akshar-testifies-before-congress/186199) - bupipedream.com