Queens Councilman Robert Holden criticized Mayor Adams for abandoning sanctuary city policies and called for reopening the ICE office at Rikers Island. He stated, "To truly show commitment to public safety, Mayor Adams should reopen the ICE office at Rikers Island..." Holden's frustration stems from the mayor's recent shift on immigration policy amidst the ongoing migrant crisis. He believes that actions should be taken to address public safety and communicate effectively with ICE regarding criminal migrants.
Holden condemned the mayor's inconsistent stance on sanctuary city laws, saying, "Tough talk is good, but actions speak louder." He emphasized that the mayor failed to amend or repeal these laws despite having the opportunity, contributing to the current immigration and safety issues the city faces.
Mayor Adams indicated a willingness to reconsider the sanctuary city's policies, saying, "My position is people who commit crimes in our city, you have abdicated your right to be in our city." This marks a significant shift, as he confronts the growing migrant crisis and seeks solutions moving forward.
During a recent statement, Adams expressed openness to collaborate with federal authorities to address crime, explaining, "Those who are here committing crimes, robberies, shooting at police officers, raping innocent people, have been a harm to our country." This highlights his evolving approach in response to public safety concerns.
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