State Senator Rivera on the Dismissal of Charges against Eric Adams by the Trump Department of Justice

"It is truly disgraceful that Eric Adams has sold our city to the Trump administration to shield himself from his legal challenges. By doing so, he is disregarding the values that our City has stood for since its foundation, and that he promised to uphold the day he was sworn into office.

"His latest policy shift on how city employees should engage with federal immigration authorities will put New Yorkers in harm’s way. Now, schools, shelters, hospitals, and houses of worship which our City’s sanctuary laws have historically protected, will become targets, leaving some of the most vulnerable at the mercy of ICE.

"In fact, this dangerous trend is already being felt in our schools, where the fear of ICE enforcement is directly impacting attendance. Many students are staying home fearful that they or their families could be detained and separated.

"The authoritarianism of the Trump administration, which Eric Adams has now allowed to enter our City, will attempt to dismantle the progress we have made over the years. New Yorkers deserve a leader who prioritizes and protects our rights, not one who will cravenly sell them out for the sake of saving his sorry behind.

"Eric Adams should resign. He has demonstrated that he is unfit to lead the greatest city in the world. His corrupt actions prove that he is willing to sell himself to the highest bidder, which denotes a profound lack of a moral compass and the commitment needed to be Mayor of New York City.

"I am deeply committed to standing with and supporting my fellow New Yorkers who find themselves potentially targeted by this federal administration, and unlike the coward Eric Adams, I will fight to ensure they are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve."