A judge has temporarily halted Mayor Eric Adams' plan to permit federal immigration offices at Rikers Island amid legal challenges from the City Council. The restraining order prevents any agreement between City Hall and the federal government until a hearing scheduled for Friday. The mayor’s executive order was issued to allow federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access for criminal investigations; however, it faced significant opposition from civil rights advocates and local Democrats, who argue it undermines the city’s sanctuary status.
Justice Mary Rosado's temporary restraining order bars City Hall from proceeding with any agreement with the federal government until a hearing is held on the lawsuit.
This executive order, according to critics, violates the essence of the city's sanctuary laws, potentially leading to a more straightforward deportation process for detainees.
Mayor Eric Adams, who supports federal ICE involvement at Rikers, has faced backlash from civil rights groups and his own party for this decision.
The decision to allow ICE offices at Rikers for criminal investigations only is seen by many as a violation of the city’s commitment to protect undocumented immigrants.
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