A judge issued a restraining order on Monday, April 21, to stop New York City from proceeding with its plan to set up a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office inside Rikers Island . Judge Mary Rosado issued the written order ahead of a hearing on April 25.
New York City Council sues mayor over executive order
The New York City Council sued Mayor Eric Adams for entering into an agreement with ICE and federal agencies to establish themselves inside the jail. Council members accused Adams of entering into the agreement after the Justice Department dropped federal criminal charges filed against him.
The lawsuit claimed the agreement between Adams and the White House amounted to a “quid pro quo.” The DOJ said it dropped the charges because Adams’ charges “undermined” President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts.
NYC mayoral candidate and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams said the plan of allowing ICE agents into Rikers Island would make the people in the city feel nervous…