New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced plans for an executive order that would allow federal immigration agents to investigate violent gangs and criminals at Rikers Island. In a meeting with 'Border Czar' Tom Homan, the mayor outlined how ICE will assist the correctional intelligence bureau, a role it last held before 2014. The meeting aimed at enhancing cooperation between federal and local law enforcement, particularly in combating gang violence. Simultaneously, inter-agency tensions surfaced after the resignation of U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon, who claimed DOJ interference compromised her ability to prosecute fairly.
Adams plans to issue an executive order to allow federal immigration authorities to investigate criminals and gangs on Rikers Island, refocusing ICE's role back to violent incidents.
The discussion with Homan and law enforcement centered on how to remove violent migrant gangs from New York City through cooperation between federal and local authorities.
Sassoon expressed that the DOJ's decision to dismiss corruption charges against Adams contradicted her duty to enforce the law and uphold justice without biases.
This push for federal collaboration comes after years of ICE being unable to operate at Rikers, highlighting a significant shift under Mayor Adams' administration.
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