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Mayor Adams Meets Border Czar Tom Homan, Will Amend Sanctuary Policies to Deport Violent Criminals

Dec 12, 2024, 09:35 PM

New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with President-elect Donald Trump's incoming border czar, Tom Homan, to discuss cooperation on deporting violent criminals who are undocumented immigrants. After the hour-long meeting, Adams stated that the city will not be a 'safe haven' for individuals who commit repeated violent crimes, emphasizing, 'We made terrible mistakes in the past by preventing to keep our city safe from those who have committed repeating acts of violence.' He indicated plans to use executive orders to amend sanctuary city policies, allowing greater collaboration with federal authorities to target violent offenders and gang members. Adams also expressed his commitment to protecting law-abiding immigrants, saying, 'We're going to protect the rights of immigrants in the city that are hard-working, giving back to the city in a real way.' During a tense exchange with reporters, he criticized the media for distorting his statements and having preconceived notions, declaring, 'It's not going to matter what I respond to anyway. You have your preconceived thoughts already.'