Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos did not attend a key educational panel meeting that unanimously passed a resolution supporting migrant students, fueling rumors of possible pressure from Mayor Adams. While officials cited a scheduling conflict, sources claimed instructions from City Hall aimed to avoid antagonizing the Trump administration. The resolution passed amidst the city's plan to coordinate with ICE, drawing scrutiny from panel members regarding the mayor's influence, particularly concerning immigrant rights and enforcement in sensitive areas.
One source said City Hall instructed the chancellor not to attend the meeting or issue a statement on the resolution, apparently to avoid antagonizing the Trump administration.
Aviles-Ramos surprisingly skipped Wednesday's meeting of the Panel for Educational Policy, when it unanimously passed a resolution re-affirming a commitment to embrace and protect all students and families 'regardless of immigration status.'
The PEP meeting came after Adams said the city will 'coordinate' with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), following a flurry of Trump's executive orders.
The non-binding resolution passed unanimously with 18 votes, including 11 by mayoral reps.
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