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NYC Mayor Adams Meets Trump Border Czar to Address Deportation of Violent Migrants

Dec 13, 2024, 12:34 AM

New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar Tom Homan on Thursday to discuss strategies for dealing with the city's migrant crisis, particularly focusing on the deportation of undocumented immigrants who have committed violent crimes. Adams emphasized that the city would not be a safe haven for those committing violent acts, regardless of their immigration status. The meeting comes amidst a backdrop of a significant influx of migrants into the city, with over 225,000 arriving since 2022, and a noticeable increase in migrant-related crime, including activity by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Adams has expressed frustration with the Biden administration's handling of the immigration surge and has indicated a willingness to work with the incoming Trump administration on immigration enforcement. Homan, known for his hardline stance on immigration, has promised to enforce Trump's deportation agenda, focusing on those who pose a threat to public safety. The mayor's office has also been examining legal avenues to cooperate with immigration enforcement efforts, despite New York City's sanctuary city status. Adams also noted that there are 500,000 migrant children whose whereabouts are currently unknown, highlighting the scale of the issue.