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NYC Council Sues Mayor Adams Over ICE Office at Rikers Island, Citing Conflict of Interest and Public Safety Concerns

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 05:49 PM

The New York City Council has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams to block his recent executive order that permits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to operate an office at Rikers Island. The lawsuit, lodged in Manhattan Supreme Court, accuses the Adams administration of engaging in a 'quid pro quo' with the Trump administration, suggesting that the mayor's decision is a result of a corrupt bargain. The council argues that the executive order violates conflict of interest laws and undermines trust between local government and law enforcement. Mayor Adams has defended the collaboration with federal authorities, emphasizing that public safety is paramount. The NYC Law Department has stated it will not defend Adams in this lawsuit, further complicating the situation for the mayor as he faces mounting legal challenges.

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The Post Millennial

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Eric Adams: "When you hear people say that we should not collaborate with our federal authorities—ICE, HSI, FBI, postal service—that is just wrong." https://t.co/scoMlI5bLp

New York Daily News

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NYC Law Department will not represent Mayor Adams in Council suit over ICE on Rikers https://t.co/TSdaZqpHnv

Thomas Sowell Quotes

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams supports ICE conducting immigration investigations at Rikers Island saying it’s about public safety and accountability: "When you hear people state that we should not collaborate with our federal authorities... that is just wrong." https://t.co/GgXNehLw0o