Tom Homan Praises NYC Mayor Adams' Cooperation with ICE, Cites Lives Saved

ICE Collaboration in New York City

• 🤝 Tom Homan highlights a successful collaboration between ICE and New York City law enforcement, leading to the indictment of 27 Trena members.
• 🎯 This operation, which involved RICO charges for offenses like sex trafficking, gun trafficking, drug trafficking, and murder for hire, resulted in the seizure of weapons and the rescue of sex trafficking victims.

Mayor Adams' Stance on Sanctuary Cities

• 💡 Mayor Adams is commended for cooperating with ICE, a move that Homan states has demonstrably saved lives in New York City.
• ⚠️ In contrast, the City Council is criticized for filing a lawsuit to shut down the memorandum of understanding that allows ICE access to Rikers Island.

Impact of Sanctuary Policies

• 🚫 Homan argues that sanctuary cities are detrimental and harbor criminals, contrasting this with Mayor Adams' executive order to facilitate cooperation.
• ⚖️ He expresses hope that the judge presiding over the Rikers Island case will recognize the positive outcomes of collaboration demonstrated at a recent press conference.

Role of Law Enforcement Cooperation

• 👮 Cops should work with cops; Homan clarifies that he does not expect NYPD to act as immigration officers but rather to collaborate in removing public safety and national security threats from the streets and Rikers Island.