Mayor Adams Calls for Deportation of Criminal Noncitizens

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has reinforced his stance on deporting criminal noncitizens, asserting that those who commit violent crimes pose a threat to public safety while distinguishing them from the broader migrant community. He announced plans to collaborate with Donald Trump's incoming border czar, Tom Homan, to develop strategies for removing violent offenders from the city. Emphasizing his commitment to protect New Yorkers, Adams challenged critics to 'cancel' him if they disagreed with his approach, citing past Democratic leaders like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama who held similar views on deporting criminals. Adams has also criticized the Biden administration for the financial strain caused by the influx of asylum seekers into NYC. While he opposes mass deportation of non-criminal undocumented immigrants, he remains firm on addressing criminal activities within the migrant population. His statements have sparked a mixed reaction, with some immigrant advocacy groups expressing concern over potential divisions within the community.