Trump team might assist in shaping modified sanctuary city regulations in NYC
Mayor Eric Adams indicated that the legal team for the incoming border czar is collaborating with attorneys from City Hall.
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NEW YORK — On Wednesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicated that the incoming Trump administration might influence changes to sanctuary city laws.
The mayor has been vocal about his opposition to local laws that restrict the city's cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and has recently suggested he might consider executive action to override those laws.
In a FOX interview on Wednesday, the Democratic mayor mentioned that incoming border czar Tom Homan could be involved in the discussions. The two had a meeting about migrants on December 12.
“We both agreed on: violent individuals should not remain in our country,” Adams stated. “We have laws here in the city on how that could be handled. My legal team is going to sit down with his legal team to make the determination if an executive order can change that.”
Adams further noted that Homan is interested in gaining access to Rikers Island, the city jail that holds detainees awaiting trial. Currently, city regulations prevent ICE from utilizing municipal facilities.
“The law that was passed under the previous administration said that no ICE officer can be in any governmental building,” Adams explained. “There are exceptions to that. We are looking at those exceptions.”
Kayla Mamelak Altus, a spokesperson for City Hall, clarified that the meeting between the legal teams is intended to explore what may be legally achievable to meet their common objectives. She emphasized that it does not suggest Homan will be involved in developing policy or any forthcoming executive orders.
Sanya Singh contributed to this report for TROIB News
The mayor has been vocal about his opposition to local laws that restrict the city's cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and has recently suggested he might consider executive action to override those laws.
In a FOX interview on Wednesday, the Democratic mayor mentioned that incoming border czar Tom Homan could be involved in the discussions. The two had a meeting about migrants on December 12.
“We both agreed on: violent individuals should not remain in our country,” Adams stated. “We have laws here in the city on how that could be handled. My legal team is going to sit down with his legal team to make the determination if an executive order can change that.”
Adams further noted that Homan is interested in gaining access to Rikers Island, the city jail that holds detainees awaiting trial. Currently, city regulations prevent ICE from utilizing municipal facilities.
“The law that was passed under the previous administration said that no ICE officer can be in any governmental building,” Adams explained. “There are exceptions to that. We are looking at those exceptions.”
Kayla Mamelak Altus, a spokesperson for City Hall, clarified that the meeting between the legal teams is intended to explore what may be legally achievable to meet their common objectives. She emphasized that it does not suggest Homan will be involved in developing policy or any forthcoming executive orders.
Sanya Singh contributed to this report for TROIB News
