Adams plans ICE presence on Rikers Island after meeting with Trump official

Mayor Eric Adams plans to issue an executive order to allow U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to operate on Rikers Island, marking a shift from New York City's sanctuary laws. This decision follows a meeting with President Trump's 'border czar' Tom Homan, where they discussed targeting violent gangs and criminals. ICE's presence on Rikers, which was prohibited since 2015, aims to support the correctional intelligence bureau in criminal investigations. The move, announced after the Department of Justice dropped corruption charges against Adams, is likely to face legal challenges from immigrant advocacy groups. Adams emphasizes that this action focuses on public safety, not broad immigration enforcement. The decision also comes amidst federal financial tensions, as FEMA recently reclaimed $80 million in migrant crisis aid from the city.