Mayor Eric Adams expresses support for detaining dangerous immigrants, aligning his views with President-elect Donald J. Trump.
Mayor Eric Adams has been vocal about his concerns regarding the migrant crisis in New York City for the past two years. However, his stance has shifted further to the right following Donald J. Trump’s election as president. As a Democrat, Mayor Adams recently stated that migrants accused of crimes should not be entitled to due process under the Constitution. He is also considering changing sanctuary laws to allow closer collaboration with federal authorities to detain dangerous immigrants, possibly through an executive order.
In an effort to understand how the Trump administration’s immigration policies will impact New York City, Mayor Adams is set to meet with Thomas Homan, the administration’s border czar. This move towards aligning with the Trump administration’s rhetoric on immigration has raised questions about the mayor’s motivations.
Mayor Adams, a former police officer who focused on crime during his campaign, maintains that his position on immigration is driven by public safety concerns. His recent shift in rhetoric towards a more law-and-order approach, particularly concerning migrants, reflects a merging of his previous focus on crime with the current immigration debate.
Overall, Mayor Adams’ evolving stance on immigration appears to be influenced by his commitment to public safety and his efforts to address the challenges posed by the migrant crisis in New York City.
Source: The NY Times
