Public Advocate Jumaane Williams engaged in a heated conflict with the New York Correction Officers' union over the controversial executive order from Mayor Eric Adams, which permits ICE to set up offices on Rikers Island. A coalition of public defenders and civil rights advocates filed a legal brief opposing this move, arguing it undermines New York City's sanctuary laws and risks constitutional violations and wrongful deportations. A state judge has temporarily blocked ICE's return, prompting the coalition to seek a permanent injunction against Executive Order 50, due to its potential harm on immigrant rights.
Executive Order 50 is a clear violation of New York City's sanctuary protections and it invites a new era of racial profiling, wrongful deportations, and constitutional violations on Rikers Island.
The coalition argues that allowing ICE to return to Rikers would tear a hole through the fabric of New York City's sanctuary laws, threatening the rights of immigrants.
The legal brief filed by public defender organizations contends that the re-establishment of ICE offices would lead to widespread constitutional violations and deportations without due process.
The temporary restraining order currently in effect prevents ICE from returning to Rikers Island until the next court hearing, reflecting legal opposition to Executive Order 50.
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