Mayor Eric Adams has announced that the city will comply with a new state law restricting local police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, marking a shift in New York’s approach to handling undocumented residents. The law, which took effect earlier this year, prohibits city agencies from sharing sensitive personal information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unless required by federal law. Officials emphasize that the policy change aims to protect immigrant communities while maintaining public safety, though critics argue it could hinder broader law enforcement efforts. The move follows similar measures adopted by other major cities amid ongoing debates over immigration policy and local-federal tensions.
Blakeman bows to New York law limiting cooperation with ICE Gothamist
