Former New York Governor David Paterson sharply criticized the state's new anti-ICE legislation, warning that it represents a significant error that could lead to legal challenges. Speaking on the radio show 'Cats Roundtable,' Paterson argued that the new laws strip counties of their authority to collaborate with federal immigration agents, potentially resulting in increased federal raids and financial burdens on taxpayers. The legislation, which was passed by Albany lawmakers, terminates 287(g) agreements with ICE, prohibits federal agents from entering hospitals and parks, and restricts them from obscuring their identities. Paterson noted that Republican county executives, such as Nassau County's Bruce Blakeman, might unite to sue the state if their ICE contracts are voided. Blakeman has publicly supported Paterson's stance, labeling Hochul's policies as detrimental to neighborhood safety. In contrast, Governor Hochul defended the legislation as a necessary response to federal overreach, asserting that it would position New York as a leader in immigration policy while maintaining public safety.