Governor Hochul Suggests Deportation for Migrants Who Attacked NYPD Officers

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Republican lawmakers are uniting to demand the deportation of the unruly migrants who were apprehended in a videotaped attack on two NYPD officers in Times Square.

In an interview with media on Wednesday following the announcement of Steven G. James' candidacy as superintendent of the New York State Police, the Democratic governor was questioned concerning the attack and asked if the suspects who claim to be seeking refuge should be deported.

“I think that’s actually something that should be looked at,” Hochul replied.

“I mean, if someone commits a crime against a police officer in the state of New York and they’re not here legally, it’s definitely worth checking into,” she said.

“These are law enforcement officers who should never under any circumstances be subjected to physical assault,” Hochul added. “It’s wrong on all accounts and I’m looking to judges and prosecutors to do the right thing.”

US Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) who represents Staten Island, said, "That law that’s prohibiting cooperation between NYPD and federal immigration enforcement — it just has to stop.”

“Republicans, Independents, Democrats should at least be able to agree that if you’re in this city, and you’re committing a crime, you have given up any opportunity to ever become a part of this citizenry, period,” Malliotakis added.