NYC Hotels Subpoenaed in Federal Criminal Investigation into Migrant Shelters

Federal Criminal Investigation Launched

• 🕵️ A criminal investigation has been opened by the feds into three New York City hotels being used as shelters for migrants.
• 📄 These hotels were issued subpoenas demanding a list of all residents housed at these facilities, citing a federal immigration violation.

Hotels Under Scrutiny

• 🏨 The Roosevelt Hotel, the Row New York City, and the Hotel Chandler are the three establishments involved.
• 🏠 While the Roosevelt and Row NYC have housed migrants, the Hotel Chandler is a regular homeless shelter.

ICE and Mayor Adams' Commitments

• 🏛️ Tom Homan, acting director of ICE, is focused on President Trump's immigration agenda and is meeting with Mayor Adams this week.
• 🤝 Homan stated that the mayor has made commitments, but a signed agreement is not yet in place, emphasizing that cooperation with federal law enforcement makes New York City safer.
• ⚠️ The key question remains whether these commitments comply with New York State's sanctuary city laws.

ICE Enforcement Stance

• 🚨 ICE will continue to make arrests in the state, regardless of support from local and state law enforcement.
• 📈 Homan indicated that ICE will bring in more officers if needed to accomplish their objectives.