Mayor Eric Adams expressed intentions to modify New York City's sanctuary laws, enabling the NYPD to cooperate more extensively with ICE, even for civil enforcement against migrants who commit crimes. He emphasized the need for collaboration on civil enforcement to enhance law enforcement efficacy. This announcement, made during a joint appearance with former Trump official Tom Homan, follows discussions on reopening an ICE office at Rikers Island. Adams advocates for changes to existing legislation, highlighting limitations imposed by current laws regarding ICE collaboration on civil detainers.
Under the current sanctuary laws, the NYPD can only work with ICE when it comes to a criminal detainer, which is ordered by a judge.
Adams said, 'What I asked the City Council to do is change the bill that was already in place and modify it ... if you are committing a crime, then we should be able to collaborate with ICE.'
Homan vowed to be 'up his butt' until Adams gets it done, emphasizing the need for action on the agreement.
ICE can issue their own civil detainers if they suspect a migrant crossed illegally.
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