Mayor Adams Pledges Cooperation with Trump Administration

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has expressed his intention to collaborate with the incoming Trump administration on the migrant crisis while reaffirming the city's status as a sanctuary city. Despite Trump's plans for mass deportations, Adams emphasized that New York City will continue to protect its immigrant communities, offering reassurances that no one needs to self-deport or hide. Adams also discussed maintaining federal funding and defending city values, including the rights of immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ communities, amidst potential policy changes under Trump's presidency. His administration, however, has not provided specific strategies to counteract potential federal immigration enforcement. Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Manuel Castro reiterated that the city would not cooperate with mass deportations, focusing instead on educating the new administration about the economic impacts of such actions. Concerns remain high among New York City's immigrant population, notably following Trump's electoral victory.