NY-11 Candidates Malliotakis and DeCillis Clash Over NYC ICE Shooting

Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and Democratic challenger Mike DeCillis, the two candidates vying for New York's 11th Congressional District, appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" to respond to this week's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shooting in the city's Marble Hill neighborhood. The district covers Staten Island and parts of southern Brooklyn.

Malliotakis, who is running for a fourth term, directed criticism at a law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul this summer banning local police agencies from cooperating with ICE. She described the man involved in the shooting as "a hardened gang member" who was dangerous and attempting to flee, and said the episode illustrated why city and state cooperation with federal immigration authorities matters. She added that she favors a balanced immigration policy — one that deports criminals while also creating legal pathways for immigrants who work, pay taxes, and contribute to the economy.

DeCillis, a former police officer, argued that the U.S. lacks an immigration enforcement system that can be trusted, and said current ICE tactics were "targeting them incorrectly" and creating unsafe conditions. He has been calling for the abolition of ICE and advocated for comprehensive immigration reform, including an overhaul of how immigration policy is enforced.

The full episode also covered affordability, President Trump's policies, Israel, and artificial intelligence.