New York City is set to make a significant shift in its immigration policies, with 12 city agencies facing a looming August deadline to terminate their agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The move, announced by Mayor Eric Adams, aims to limit the city's cooperation with federal immigration authorities and protect the rights of undocumented immigrants. The affected agencies include the city's hospitals, courts, and correctional facilities, where ICE agents have historically been allowed to access records and detain individuals. As the deadline approaches, advocates are praising the decision as a crucial step towards creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment for immigrant communities.
12 New York agencies given August deadline to end ICE agreements WRGB
