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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls for Modification of Sanctuary City Law to Deport Violent Criminal Migrants

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NEW YORK CITY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams is calling for modifications to the city’s sanctuary city law, suggesting that migrants who commit violent crimes should be eligible for deportation. Adams made these comments in response to growing criticism of migration into the city from both lawmakers and law enforcement. He has previously urged the Biden administration and Congress for additional aid to help migrants obtain work visas and secure housing support. According to Adams, the majority of migrants in the city are looking for employment opportunities, and he finds it perplexing that … Read more

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls for Deportation of Migrants Guilty of Serious Crimes, Challenging Sanctuary City Status

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New York City, NY – In response to a string of high-profile crimes allegedly committed by migrants, Mayor Eric Adams has voiced his support for revising New York’s sanctuary city laws. On Tuesday, Adams stated that migrants who commit serious offenses should be deported, and the city should be allowed to cooperate with federal ICE agents. He made these remarks during a news conference, where he emphasized the need for changes to the existing sanctuary city law. Adams had similarly expressed his views the previous evening, calling for modifications to the law that would enable … Read more

Crowell & Moring Strengthens California Litigation Bench with Addition of Prominent Trial Lawyer Eric Enson

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LOS ANGELES – Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust and Competition Group has added experienced trial lawyer Eric Enson as a partner in its Los Angeles office. Enson has a strong background in handling complex international cartel investigations and antitrust class actions, including major jury trials. Enson brings extensive experience in responding to U.S. Department of Justice antitrust investigations and dealing with follow-on civil class action and opt-out litigation. He has represented both targets and witnesses in criminal grand jury investigations involving collusion among competitors. Enson previously worked at Jones Day as a partner before joining Crowell … Read more

Mayor Eric Adams Faces Backlash for Failing to Implement Housing Voucher Program, Defying City Council’s Deadline

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NEW YORK CITY – Last summer, the City Council and Mayor Eric Adams became entangled in a fierce battle over the expansion of the City’s housing voucher program. The City Council approved a package of bills that would extend eligibility to income-qualified families facing eviction. However, Adams vetoed these bills, citing their high cost. The City Council ultimately overrode his veto. One of the key changes in the voucher program is the extension of eligibility to families facing eviction who have not yet entered the shelter system. These changes were set to be implemented by … Read more