(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is vowing to press ahead with efforts to allow federal immigration agents to operate at the Rikers Island jail complex after a ruling by a New York judge temporarily halted the plans.
New York state Supreme Court Judge Mary Rosado’s order, issued Friday, extended a temporary restraining order issued earlier in the week blocking the executive order authorizing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration to set up office space at the notorious prison. Rosado set a May 28 hearing to consider the lawsuit, filed by the City Council.
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