Rep. Nick LaLota intensifies threats to cut federal funding for East Hampton due to new laws restricting local cooperation with ICE

Rep. Nick LaLota intensifies threats to cut federal funding for East Hampton due to new laws restricting local cooperation with ICE

Long Island Congressman Nick LaRota is intensifying his stance against East Hampton’s sanctuary laws, suggesting he might withhold federal funding for infrastructure if local governments don’t repeal them. Last month, LaRota put nearly $9 million in community project funds requested by East Hampton on hold after the city enacted two bills, initiated by Latino advocacy […]