During a congressional hearing on sanctuary cities, Mayor Eric Adams straddled the line between supporting city policies and addressing crime concerns. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with federal partners in targeting dangerous individuals while refraining from openly defending sanctuary laws. Alongside fellow Democratic mayors, he faced scrutiny from Republicans, particularly Chairman James Comer, who praised Adams while criticizing others. Adams' willingness to assist with Trump's immigration policies raised concerns among critics about potential political motives connected to his ongoing legal challenges.
"That is the law," he said, when pressed on whether there's any room to move on sanctuary laws. "But I also want to share with the congressional leadership here how we collaborate every day with our federal partners at going after those who are dangerous in our city. And that is who I've always been."
Adams has signaled a willingness to help with President Trump's immigration crackdown - an openness that many Democrats and critics argued is tied to an allegedly improper 'quid pro quo' to have the Department of Justice drop his corruption case.
I'm here today to testify on how New York City people seem to reduce crime, even as a sanctuary city," Adams said in his opening statement.
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Kentucky) introduced Adams, calling him 'outstanding' but did not offer such pleasantries to his counterparts in Chicago, Denver or Boston.
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