Trump border czar meeting with NYC Mayor Adams despite sanctuary city status
Incoming border czar Tom Homan is set to meet with New York City Mayor Eric Adams in the Big Apple on Thursday to address the city’s ongoing migrant crisis and discuss strategies for deporting criminal illegal migrants who have been causing havoc on the city’s streets. The meeting, scheduled to take place at City Hall at 1 p.m., will be followed by a press conference at 3 p.m., as confirmed by the mayor’s office.
The primary focus of the meeting will be to identify and remove migrant criminals from the sanctuary city, distinguishing them from those who are simply undocumented, according to a source familiar with the matter as reported by the New York Post. Homan, known for his tough stance on immigration, has expressed his commitment to enforcing Trump’s promised crackdown on illegal immigration and carrying out mass deportations, particularly targeting migrants who pose a threat to national security and public safety.
Over the past four years, New York City has faced a significant influx of migrants, totaling more than 225,000 arrivals since 2022. This surge has been accompanied by a rise in migrant-related crimes, with the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua making its presence felt in the city. Mayor Adams has been critical of the lack of financial support from the federal government, including the Biden Administration, in addressing the challenges posed by the influx of migrants, which has cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
The recent drop in migrant arrivals has been attributed to executive orders by the Biden administration that limit asylum claims in the U.S. and strategies implemented by the city to assist in relocating migrants to their preferred destinations. Adams has emphasized the need to deport criminal illegal migrants while providing support and protection to those who have not committed violent offenses.
Adams has taken a more assertive approach to illegal immigration, announcing the closure of 25 shelters in the city and state in the coming months. He has also expressed a willingness to collaborate with Homan on the deportation of illegal immigrants with criminal convictions, while emphasizing the importance of work authorization, case management, and protection from deportation for non-violent migrants.
The sanctuary city status of New York City, stemming from a 1979 class action suit, has been leveraged to provide shelter to homeless migrants who have flocked to the city. Adams has criticized the application of this status to migrants and has indicated his readiness to work with Homan on addressing the issue of illegal immigration.
In a recent poll, New York voters expressed support for efforts to deport illegal immigrants, with 54% in favor of Trump administration initiatives to deport migrants living illegally in the state. This sentiment was echoed throughout the state, including in New York City.
As Adams and Homan convene to discuss the migrant crisis in New York City, their collaboration and shared commitment to addressing the issue of criminal illegal migrants while upholding the rights and protections of non-violent individuals will be crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of the city’s residents.
