Eric Adams

“We support the essence of the local laws put in place by the City Council — but I have also been clear that they go too far when it comes to dealing with those violent criminals on our streets and have urged the Council to reexamine them to ensure we can effectively work with the federal government to make our city safer,”

Eric Adams · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-25

Mayor Eric Adams discussed his view that the City Council's sanctuary laws should be re-examined.

“So far, the Council has refused.”

Eric Adams · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-25

Mayor Eric Adams noted the City Council's resistance to changing local sanctuary ordinances.

“will review the lawsuit”

Eric Adams · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-25

Mayor Eric Adams stated on X that he would review the federal lawsuit against the city.