NYC Mayor Eric Adams Faces Backlash Over Support for Deporting Migrants Charged with Crimes

Adams signals alignment with Trump administration policies, sparking criticism from immigration advocates and political opponents.

Mayor Eric Adams announced he is open to deporting migrants charged with crimes, marking a shift from his previous stance of waiting for convictions.
Adams plans to meet with President-elect Donald Trump's 'border czar,' Tom Homan, to discuss strategies for addressing criminal migrants in New York City.
The mayor's comments about undocumented immigrants lacking constitutional rights have drawn sharp criticism from legal experts and immigration advocates.
Adams' position has been criticized as politically motivated, with some suggesting it aligns with his own legal troubles and the incoming administration's policies.
The announcement has reignited debates over New York City's sanctuary policies, with calls from both sides to either strengthen or suspend them.