Adams Considers Changes to NYC Sanctuary Status

New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's incoming border czar, to discuss strategies for deporting violent criminals and cooperating more with federal immigration authorities. Adams acknowledged past mistakes regarding the city's handling of dangerous criminals and indicated he is considering an executive order that could modify the city's sanctuary status. While he opposes mass deportations of hardworking undocumented immigrants, Adams has faced backlash from Democratic leaders and activists for his willingness to work with the Trump administration. Protests erupted outside the meeting, with demonstrators expressing their opposition to Adams' approach and affirming New York City's identity as a sanctuary city. Adams remains steadfast in his commitment to protect citizens while also targeting criminal elements among the immigrant population. This meeting reflects a significant shift in Adams’ immigration stance amidst an increasingly hardline national policy framework.