New York Attorney General Letitia James claimed that the Trump administration cannot force local law enforcement to help federal officials with detaining illegal migrants.
As President Donald Trump’s federal raids ramp up across the United States, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ pushback against his illegal immigration strategy has been slammed for not prioritizing public safety. One longtime New York City police officer said the state’s politicians need to 'get on the same page' after James’ comments in the wake of Tuesday’s raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agents.
Several hours after the raid, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement that the city 'will not hesitate to partner with federal authorities to bring violent criminals to justice — just as we have done for years.' The Democratic mayor said he 'directed the NYPD to coordinate with DHS’ Homeland Security Investigations and other federal law enforcement agencies — as allowed by law — to conduct a targeted operation.' NYC Sgt.
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