New York City lawmakers have initiated a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams for permitting federal immigration agents, including ICE, to operate within the Rikers Island jail complex. The City Council's lawsuit claims that by allowing ICE presence, Adams is engaging in a personal benefit for political favors from the Trump administration. city officials assert that this move breaches local sanctuary laws that were established to limit immigration enforcement in jails. However, the mayor's spokesperson dismissed the lawsuit as baseless, emphasizing a need for safety in tackling violent crime.
"Adams has repeatedly denied making any deal with the Trump administration over the criminal case."
"The lawsuit... accuses Adams of agreeing to the plan to 'pay off' the Trump administration in exchange for dropping criminal charges against him."
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