NYC Lawmaker Calls for Scrap of Sanctuary Policies, Citing Criminal Migrant Concerns

A Queens Democrat, Robert Holden, recently penned a letter to top city and state leaders, including Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul. The core of his concern? The sanctuary policies in New York City and state, which he believes protect criminal migrants and put New Yorkers in danger. Holden argues that these policies violate federal law, specifically the prohibition on harboring illegal immigrants involved in criminal activities.Holden was inspired to write this letter after hearing warnings from President-elect Trump's border czar, Tom Homan. Homan had sternly warned about enforcing federal immigration laws and warned local leaders not to break the law. Holden's letter urged Adams, Hochul, and legislative leaders to back legislation he co-sponsored over the summer to scrap these sanctuary laws. The councilman's worry centers around the lack of cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration officials, spearheaded by these migrant-friendly policies. He feels that this disconnect poses a threat to New Yorkers and urges immediate action.