NYC Mayor Adams and ICE Collaboration on Migrant Deportations

New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently announced that his administration is actively coordinating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport illegal immigrants who have committed violent crimes. This decision comes despite New York City's status as a sanctuary city, which traditionally limits cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Adams stated that there's sufficient room for collaboration with federal partners, emphasizing that individuals involved in violent crimes forfeit their right to remain in the city and country. He clarified that the NYPD will also continue to work with ICE on deportations, stating there are no restrictions on this collaboration.

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This announcement follows a significant influx of over 225,000 migrants to NYC since 2022, coinciding with a rise in migrant-related crime and the growing presence of the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua. The latter has been linked to a string of robberies in Times Square.

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Adams' statement aligns with President Trump's recent vow to end illegal immigration and deport millions of criminal aliens. The coordination between Adams' administration and ICE appears to be a direct response to the escalating security concerns stemming from the recent migrant surge. Border "czar" Tom Homan confirmed that ICE has begun deportation processes, prioritizing those posing public safety threats.

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President Trump's recent executive orders further underscore the shift in immigration policy, including the reinstatement of the "Remain in Mexico" policy and the designation of cartels like Tren de Aragua as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).