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New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed his stance on deporting violent criminals during a Wednesday interview on Fox News Channel’s “The Story,” while clarifying that gang tattoos alone wouldn’t be sufficient grounds for deportation.
During his discussion with incoming Border Czar Tom Homan, Adams explained that they shared common ground regarding the deportation of violent individuals. The conversation touched on potential policy changes and the current restrictions on ICE officers’ access to city facilities, including Rikers Island jail.
BREAKING: Eric Adams just said he is weighing using his power as mayor to bypass NYC's sanctuary city designation to allow President Trump to deport illegals.
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“Tom and I both sat down, and we both agree on violent individuals should not remain in our country. We have laws here in the city on how that could be handled. My legal team is going to sit down with his legal team to make the determination if an executive order can change that. One of the things he would like to have is…access to Rikers Island. That’s the jail in our city. The law that was passed under the previous administration said that no ICE officer…can be in any governmental building. There are exceptions to that. We’re looking at those exceptions. That’s my core issue. I’ve said it prior to the election. We can’t allow people to come into the country or the city committing violent acts, and those numbers who are doing it, we need to address that. And I’m happy to have a partner in Tom, to see, how do we address that in a real way.”
NEW: New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that he is exploring the scope of his authority through executive orders to collaborate with Tom Homan in facilitating the deportation of violent migrants. pic.twitter.com/abPwW8sgrg
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When host Martha MacCallum specifically inquired about whether Tren de Aragua gang tattoos would be sufficient grounds for removal, Adams firmly stated they would not qualify. He emphasized the importance of adhering to legal boundaries, explaining, “because we’ve got to also ensure that we’re not violating the laws of our land. And the mere fact someone is wearing a gang tattoo, which is an identifiable marker of this gang, is not enough to say, okay, you have a gang tattoo, now you must be removed.”
Adams also highlighted concerns about current immigration policies, particularly regarding work authorization. He expressed frustration about allowing individuals to enter the country without sponsors or employment opportunities, suggesting that such restrictions could potentially lead to criminal behavior.
