Former Gov. David Paterson on Sunday supported Mayor Eric Adams’ effort to roll back New York City’s “sanctuary” protections for immigrants who have been accused of violent crimes and have past rap sheets.
“He’s evolved to the point where I think his views on immigration are better than anyone else talking about it,” Patterson said. He spoke about Adams on “Cats Roundtable.” “On 770 WABC Radio.
Mr. Hitzoner said Friday that his administration is seeking legal action after the City Council rejected his proposal to change the Big Apple’s “sanctuary city” policy to more easily deport immigrants accused of serious crimes. He said he is considering options.
The mayor said the city is working more closely with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in light of the recent spate of violent incidents involving immigrants, some linked to gangs, and an increase in rap sheets. He suggested that “suspects” who committed “serious” crimes could be deported.
Now, the city’s self-declared “sanctuary city” status is intended to protect even these immigrants from deportation.
Patterson added that the 200,000 immigrants who have come to the Big Apple in the past two years are too many, even without changing the Big Apple’s status as a “sanctuary city.”
“The benefits that we used to allow people to do, we can’t do that now,” Patterson said, noting that arriving migrants are being provided with shelter, meals and other services. said.
Former New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton in another program segmentNew York City residents said they were the only ones responsible for electing city council members to pass anti-crime policies.
“Even though New York voters are a tiny minority, they still vote in the primary and end up having a huge impact on the outcome of the general election. Voters don’t understand that.” Bratton said.
“They’re tearing down the city. They’re tearing it down one brick at a time, about the crazy causes they support and the politicians they elect.
“At the end of the day, who do you think is responsible for the fate of New York? Voters!” Bratton said. “That small majority voting.
“Who do you blame too? Voters who don’t vote. If they turn out to be centrists and others, they will become the majority. Instead, the minority will effectively govern the city. And look what we’re getting.”
