New York City Mayor Eric Adams has sent shockwaves through the political landscape by announcing that he’s exploring ways to bypass the city’s “sanctuary city” laws to assist President-elect Trump in deporting illegal immigrants. In a recent interview with CBS’s Marcia Kramer, Adams made it clear that his top priority is public safety, and he’s ready to take decisive action, even if it means issuing an executive order.
Adams specifically wants to target criminal illegal aliens, a stance he claims he has held since before the 2024 election. “I stated this prior to the election,” Adams said. “People are saying, okay, after the president-elect is coming in, Eric is now saying different things. No, I was saying this prior to the election.” He expressed frustration with the City Council’s refusal to amend sanctuary city laws and is now directing his legal team to explore his executive powers to achieve the same goal.
When asked if he might use an executive order to override sanctuary policies, Adams didn’t hesitate. “We’re looking at that,” he confirmed. “I have to protect the people of this city. That is my north star.” Adams argued that violent offenders must be dealt with, regardless of their immigration status. “If you are committing crimes on migrants, on immigrants, undocumented, documented, it’s all the same to me.”
This bold move comes ahead of Adams’ meeting with incoming Border Czar Tom Homan, a staunch advocate for strict immigration enforcement. Adams plans to outline his concerns and discuss potential strategies for deporting violent offenders. He cited intelligence gathered by NYC officials who traveled to Colombia to investigate the flow of dangerous criminals from Venezuela, noting, “These are dangerous people.”
Adams’ willingness to cooperate with federal immigration authorities marks a significant shift in New York City’s traditionally progressive stance on sanctuary policies. While the City Council remains staunchly opposed to any changes, Adams is determined to find a way forward. “Once the City Council made it clear we’re not changing the sanctuary city laws to allow ICE to go after those dangerous offenders… I went to plan B,” he explained.
BREAKING: Eric Adams just said he is weighing using his power as mayor to bypass NYC’s sanctuary city designation to allow President Trump to deport illegals.
“They [City Council] stated they’re not willing to change the sanctuary city law. I think they’re wrong. I have my teams… pic.twitter.com/pWa9WuHyB1
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This move aligns with the incoming Trump administration’s renewed focus on immigration enforcement and public safety. Adams’ pragmatic approach is resonating with everyday New Yorkers who are fed up with rising crime and want their city protected. Whether his legal team finds a way to implement these changes through executive action remains to be seen, but Adams is ready to put the safety of his constituents first, even if it means crossing party lines.
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