Jewish Clergy Urge New York Leaders to Oppose Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Over 70 rabbis and activists call on Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul to resist mass deportations and protect immigrant communities.

A coalition of over 70 rabbis and Jewish leaders issued an open letter to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul, urging resistance to the Trump administration's planned mass deportations.
The letter calls for specific actions, including limiting immigration enforcement in schools and houses of worship and prohibiting the use of local jails for detaining immigrants.
Mayor Adams faces allegations of a quid pro quo deal with federal authorities to drop corruption charges in exchange for aiding Trump’s immigration policies, prompting calls for his resignation.
Governor Hochul has suggested she may consider removing Adams from office, a move unprecedented in New York State history.
The Jewish leaders likened Trump’s policies to historical instances of scapegoating marginalized groups and invoked biblical narratives to emphasize the moral imperative to protect immigrants.