Mayor Eric Adams reassured undocumented immigrants to continue attending court hearings amid increasing ICE raids, stressing that legal processes should not intimidate them. At a press conference, he advised individuals to seek legal counsel and highlighted the necessity of participating in the court system to avoid fear among immigrant populations. While he cooperates with federal authorities on criminal matters, he upholds the city's sanctuary laws and refrains from criticizing federal immigration policies, a stance underscored by recent events surrounding the detention of a student following an immigration hearing.
Adams emphasized that undocumented immigrants should not fear going to court, reinforcing the importance of participation in the legal process despite ICE's increased presence.
He stated, 'If you deter people from following out the process, then you can create a level of people being fearful of our court system.'
Adams remains non-critical of federal immigration policies, signaling a commitment to work with federal authorities while upholding NYC's sanctuary laws.
To the undocumented, he recommended, 'They should seek their counsel... Someone is going to court, they should sit down with their counsel and be guided by their counsel.'
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