The New York City Council has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams over his decision to allow ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to open an office at Rikers Island, the largest prison in New York.
Deputy Council Speaker Diana Ayala said in a release, “Mayor Adams’ willingness to trade away our city’s safety in exchange for personal protection isn’t just outrageous — it’s dangerous and unlawful.”
The Council’s position is that Adams compromised himself in a deal with the Trump administration. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams said, “Mayor Eric Adams clearly indicated his intention for this executive order when the Trump administration attempted to dismiss his corruption case in what prosecutors and Judge Ho saw as a quid pro quo. The mayor has compromised our city’s sovereignty and is now threatening the safety of all New Yorkers.”
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