A spokesperson for the governor said in a statement, "Governor Hochul has been clear with New Yorkers: She supports secure borders and deporting violent criminals but won't let New York help the Trump administration tear babies away from their parents. This isn't the first time Trump administration officials have lied about our policies — and it probably won't be the last — but Governor Hochul is staying focused on keeping New Yorkers safe."
Homan also denied that the Trump administration's decision to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams was related to the mayor's support for Trump's immigration policies and push for mass deportations.