Hochul fails to recall illegal aliens charged in high-profile criminal cases, including woman's subway burning

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul could not recall the details of several high-profile cases involving illegal immigrants charged with violent offenses in her home state during a congressional hearing on Thursday. 

During a House Oversight Committee hearing, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., highlighted how Hochul extended an executive order, "a continuation of your predecessor's sanctuary state policies," three times, most recently on Jan. 16, 2025. Hochul's predecessor is former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is currently running to become mayor of New York City. 

The order states that state officers or employees shall not disclose information to federal immigration authorities "for the purpose of federal civil immigration enforcement." It goes on to say law enforcement officers "may not use ...