New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed a shared objective with incoming border czar Tom Homan to address illegal immigrant criminals following their Thursday meeting. The discussion centered on collaboration between city and federal authorities to deport violent criminals upon the commencement of the new presidential term on January 20th.

Mayor Adams emphasized that New York City will not provide refuge for individuals who repeatedly commit violent acts against residents, including immigrants and asylum seekers. He expressed satisfaction with Homan's shared commitment to this goal.

Adams reiterated the city's stance against harboring criminals, regardless of immigration status. This meeting coincides with Homan's plans to implement the President-elect's mass deportation plan, with a focus on cooperation from sanctuary cities.

The closure of 25 migrant shelters in New York City over the next few months was also announced. This decision follows a decrease in migrant arrivals, despite the city having received over 225,000 migrants since 2022, largely due to Texas' strategy of busing migrants to sanctuary cities.

This collaboration between Adams and the incoming administration has drawn criticism from immigration advocates, who accuse the mayor of compromising the city's sanctuary status.

Mayor Adams has been outspoken about the federal government's handling of the migrant situation, adopting a firmer position on illegal immigration compared to many of his Democratic counterparts. He highlighted the existence of 170 offenses that enable New York officials to cooperate with ICE following a migrant's conviction.

Adams stressed his commitment to ensuring the safety of New Yorkers, emphasizing his long-standing advocacy for immigrants while prioritizing public safety.

He dismissed criticisms of shifting his stance on immigration, reaffirming his consistent focus on protecting all city residents from violent crime, a goal he shares with the incoming border czar.