New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday that he and President-elect Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan have set a meeting date to discuss deportation plans.
“I am looking forward to sitting down and speaking with the border czar next week, I believe we have a meeting on the 12th, and I want to hear the actual plan, how we are going to actually operationalize this plan,” Adams said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Thursday.
Homan, a former Immigration and Customs Enforcement official, has vowed to address concerns about migrant crime and unaccompanied children at the border, promising aggressive action to protect public safety and vulnerable youth.
Earlier this week, Homan said he was planning to call Adams, who previously raised alarms about undocumented migrants with criminal records in the city.
“I plan on calling him either tonight or first thing in the morning. I certainly will meet with him. I’m looking for partnerships. I’m not looking for enemies,” Homan said Tuesday on NewsNation’s “CUOMO.”
New York City reportedly has roughly 60,000 undocumented migrants wanted for deportation, with more than 1,000 suspected of being gang members. As the incoming Trump administration advances its immigration crackdown, Adams is breaking ranks with other Democratic leaders in sanctuary cities.
At nearly every campaign rally this cycle, Trump’s prepared remarks included the line: “On Day 1, I will launch the largest deportation program in American history,” which he has said will target those in the country illegally and particularly those with criminal records. Trump has said he will rely on local police departments for assistance, but the effort will require extensive coordination with federal agencies and will likely face resistance from some local jurisdictions.
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