A state judge extended a restraining order preventing Mayor Eric Adams' administration from allowing ICE to re-establish offices on Rikers Island. This decision, perceived as a victory for the City Council, aims to protect undocumented New Yorkers from potential deportation under the Trump administration's policies. City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams emphasized the ruling as a crucial step for public safety. In contrast, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro expressed disappointment, arguing that the executive order's intent was to aid in targeting criminal gangs, rather than promote any aggressive actions against undocumented immigrants.
The judge's decision provided an early victory to the City Council in its efforts to halt ICE from returning to Rikers Island, the news agency reported.
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams stated in a news conference that the judge's move helps protect undocumented New Yorkers vulnerable to mass deportations by ICE.
First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro expressed disappointment at the ruling, asserting that the order aimed to facilitate federal targeting of criminal gangs.
Judge Mary Rosado's ruling is slated to prevent the mayor's administration from enabling further actions perceived as attacks on the rights of New Yorkers.
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