Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to testify before Congress regarding New York City’s sanctuary city policies, as part of an investigation into their effects on public safety and immigration enforcement. The inquiry, led by House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, targets sanctuary cities that do not fully cooperate with federal agents. Alongside Adams, mayors from Boston, Chicago, and Denver have also been summoned to provide documents and discuss these policies. The scrutiny follows a surge in federal immigration actions with a significant number of arrests made nationwide.
Mayor Eric Adams is set to testify in February on New York City's sanctuary policies, which are criticized for compromising public safety and federal enforcement.
The House Committee's investigation aims to explore how sanctuary cities impact federal immigration efforts and public safety, calling for documents from involved mayors.
Chairman James Comer asserts that sanctuary policies obstruct federal law enforcement, hindering their ability to remove dangerous criminals from communities.
Adams' administration plans to review the congressional request while emphasizing the city's commitment to enhancing federal collaboration on immigration reform.
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