Robert Holden demands Eric Adams reopen Rikers ICE office amid sanctuary city debate
- Queens Councilman Robert Holden criticized Mayor Eric Adams for his inconsistent stance on the city's sanctuary status.
- Holden called for the reopening of the ICE office at Rikers Island to improve public safety.
- The councilman believes that supporting sanctuary laws puts New Yorkers in harm's way.
In the United States, particularly in New York City, tensions have risen regarding the city’s status as a sanctuary city. On December 5, 2024, Queens City Councilman Robert Holden expressed frustration over the recent fluctuations in Mayor Eric Adams' stance on this designation. The mayor had previously supported sanctuary city laws, which restrict cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, but recent comments indicated a possible change. Holden’s suggestions for reopening the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office at Rikers Island aim to improve public safety amid ongoing challenges related to crime and immigration policies. Holden criticized the mayor for failing to amend sanctuary city laws, which he believes protect