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Judge Kaplan Enforces ICE Subpoena on NYC Shelter Records via Special Master

Judge Kaplan Enforces ICE Subpoena on NYC Shelter Records via Special Master

Federal court compelled limited NYC shelter data handover to ICE under existing statutory subpoena powers. The special master mechanism balances enforcement access against broad disclosure claims. Local sanctuary policies explicitly defer to legal mandates.

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Next steps involve special master appointment and initial record review within the 14-day window. Outcomes will turn on how many individuals meet the criminal threshold and whether further litigation arises over scope. Federal agencies retain authority to pursue additional subpoenas if initial production yields leads.

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  • [1]
    Primary Source(https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/cases)
  • [2]
    Supporting Source(https://www.congress.gov/8-usc-1357)