New York City Mayor Eric Adams said after Thursday's meeting that he and incoming border czar Tom Homan have the same desire to go after criminal illegal immigrants.
Mr. Adams met with Mr. Homan to discuss cooperation between local and federal authorities on deporting violent criminals after the Trump administration took office on January 20th.
“We will not be a safe haven for those who repeatedly commit violent crimes against innocent immigrants, immigrants, and longtime New Yorkers,” Adams said after the meeting. “We have heard from the next head of ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) that we will continue to protect people who are committing acts of violence, and those who are repeating acts of violence among innocent New Yorkers and immigrant asylum seekers. It's about having the same desire to pursue. That's what it is.'' I heard that from him, and I was happy to hear that because we share the same desire. ”
Trump border czar meets with New York Mayor Adams despite sanctuary city status
Incoming border czar Tom Homan met with New York City Mayor Eric Adams in the Big Apple on Thursday to discuss the city's immigration crisis and how to deport criminal illegal immigrants who are terrorizing the city. (Getty Images)
The mayor said he doesn't allow the city to become a safe haven for American citizens who have committed crimes. “We're not going to do that for illegal aliens.”
The meeting comes as Homan plans to carry out President-elect Trump's mass deportation plan after he takes office on January 20th.
Homan warned sanctuary city leaders to either cooperate with immigration authorities or stand down. Earlier this week, Adams announced the closure of dozens of stores. immigrant shelteras arrivals to “sanctuary” cities continue to decline.
A total of 25 shelters will be closed in the coming months. More than 225,000 immigrants have arrived in New York since 2022. The surge coincided with a surge at the southern border, made worse by Texas' strategy of busing migrants to sanctuary cities to ease pressure on border states.
Even before Thursday's meeting between Adams and Homan, immigration activists had accused the mayor of “cooperating” with the new administration.
Murad Awadeh, president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition, said, “Mayor Adams, in collaboration with President Trump's border czar Tom Homan, will continue to strengthen New York City's existing policies and values as a sanctuary city. It is despicable that they continue to evade their responsibility to protect the public.” statement.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has criticized the federal government's response to illegal immigration. (Getty Images)
Adams has been deeply critical of the federal government's handling of the immigration crisis and has taken a tougher stance on illegal immigrants than many of his Democratic contemporaries, who have vowed to resist the incoming Trump administration's deportation plan. There is.
Adams said there are currently 170 crimes in which New York City authorities are allowed to communicate and cooperate with ICE after an immigrant is convicted.
“We need to investigate them and see what my authority is to use executive orders to ensure the safety of New Yorkers. That's my only goal. I couldn't be more clear. cannot pursue that goal. Above, I've been advocating for immigrants for years, and if that makes me a bad guy for being here and trying to find the American dream, I'm going to take it. “We're going to save lives,” he said.
The mayor criticized those who tried to change his position on illegal immigration.
Incoming border czar Tom Homan spoke with Dr. Phil about the Trump administration's plans to deport illegal immigrants. (Dr. Phil Podcast YouTube Channel)
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“People are trying to push their own agendas. I have an agenda, and I have never lied about that agenda,” he said. “Everyone in this city deserves to be protected and not be the victim of violent crime. And this is the conversation I had with the next Border Emperor. We share the same beliefs. “I am committed to pursuing the same beliefs.''
Fox News Digital's Adam Shaw contributed to this report.
