"Your support is essential in furthering our mission to provide free legal and social services to detained adults and unaccompanied children facing immigration removal proceedings," said Elizabeth Vladeck. This line from her post illustrates the vital role of community contributions in supporting vulnerable migrants who need legal assistance in navigating deportation processes.
"You have a senior member of the administration, the top attorney for the city's largest agency, who is basically bucking the mayor behind his back," said a source. This comment underscores the tension between Vladeck's actions and the city administration's current stance on immigration policy.
After a series of crimes allegedly involving migrants, Adams in February called for a change in the city's sanctuary policy... and for more cooperation with US Immigration and Customs. This highlights a shift in the administration's approach to migrant-related crime, reflecting the changing political landscape.
"I am not going to be 'warring' with this president. I'm going to be working with this president," Adams stated. This emphasizes the mayor's intention to collaborate with federal authorities amidst increasing tensions regarding immigration policy and enforcement.
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