Eric Adams demands change to sanctuary laws for immigrants who commit violent crimes

Published February 27, 2024 7:43pm ET



Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday re-upped calls to change New York City’s sanctuary laws, pushing for more accountability for those suspected of committing violent crimes and encouraging more collaboration between local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“I want to go back to the standards of the previous mayors who I believe subscribed to my belief that people who are suspected of committing serious crimes in this city should be held accountable,” Adams told reporters a day after making a similar statement during a town hall.

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