UB Law Report on Immigration Enforcement and Local Police Cooperation

UB Law Report on Immigration Enforcement and Local Police Cooperation

April 15, 2026 · 55 min · Episode 340

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This episode explores a report on the impact of local police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and its implications for human rights and community trust.

A new report from the University at Buffalo School of Law examines the impact of cooperation between local agencies and federal immigration enforcement, highlighting concerns about human rights and community trust. In this episode of What’s Next?, we explore the findings of Ending Complicity: The Harms of State and Local Collusion with Federal Immigration Enforcement, including cases in Western New York that demonstrate the consequences of local involvement. The report also points to potential policy solutions, including the New York for All Act, and calls for clearer guidelines and stronger oversight.

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