NYC Mayor Eric Adams Plans Executive Orders to Bypass Sanctuary City Laws for Mass Deportations with Trump Administration

Dec 9, 2024, 01:14 AM

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced plans to potentially bypass the city's sanctuary city designation to facilitate the deportation of undocumented immigrants. In statements made recently, Adams indicated that he is considering using executive orders to override City Council decisions, which have maintained the sanctuary status. He expressed a commitment to collaborate with the Trump Administration on mass deportation efforts, emphasizing the need to address crime associated with undocumented individuals. Adams stated, "Those who are committing crimes in our city must be addressed, and we should change the current sanctuary city law to address that issue." This move marks a significant shift in policy for New York City, which has long upheld its sanctuary city status.