Sen. Fahy, AM Simone Release Joint Statement Following Gov. Hochul’s Support of MELT Act
April 17, 2026
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ISSUE:
- Federal Immigration Policies
ALBANY, N.Y. — Senator Patricia Fahy (D–Albany) and Assemblymember Tony Simone (D—Manhattan) released the following statement upon news that Governor Hochul supports banning ICE agents' use of masks or face coverings during civil immigration enforcement, laid out under the MELT (Mandating End of Lawless Tactics) Act:
“We are thrilled to see Governor Hochul’s support for our MELT (Mandating End of Lawless Tactics) Act, which prohibits ICE agents from wearing masks during civil immigration enforcement.
We've seen armed and masked federal agents operate as a paramilitary secret police force, which included extrajudicial killings of U.S. citizens.
In New York State, we will hold them accountable and put an end to their reign of terror.”
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