The Trump administration, through the Department of Justice, filed a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams and NYC officials, accusing them of undermining federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit alleges that New York City’s sanctuary laws violate the supremacy clause of the Constitution, posing risks to federal agents. It emphasizes the city's long-standing history as a sanctuary city and claims that local policies obstruct federal immigration law enforcement. A spokesperson for Adams defended the policies, emphasizing public safety and accessibility for all New Yorkers, while the lawsuit follows a recent violent incident involving law enforcement.
New York City has long been at the vanguard of interfering with enforcing this country's immigration laws. Its history as a sanctuary city dates back to 1989, and its efforts to thwart federal immigration enforcement have only intensified since.
The complaint argued that the city's policies are an "intentional effort to obstruct the United States' enforcement of federal immigration law" and put Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in "considerable risk of physical danger."
Mayor Adams has been clear: no one should be afraid to dial 911, send their kids to school, or go to the hospital, and no New Yorker should feel forced to hide in the shadows.
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