DOJ says charges against NYC Mayor Adams undermined immigration crackdown efforts

By Jon Campbell

Published February 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM EST

A DOJ letter demanding dismissal of charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams said the indictment undermined his ability to cooperate with Trump's immigration crackdown. Immigrant communities are worried.

Jon Campbell

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