WATCH: NYC Mayor Forced Into Humiliating Reversal

Democrat Mayor Eric Adams has recently announced the necessity for New York City to make adjustments to its “sanctuary city law.”

Prior to facing issues with illegal border crossings in NYC, the city in the northeast proclaimed itself a “sanctuary” for undocumented immigrants. These “sanctuary cities” have regulations in place that prohibit authorities from handing over illegal migrants to federal immigration officials, even if they have committed crimes.

Nevertheless, with the migrant crisis now affecting “sanctuary” cities and states instead of just border communities, Democratic local leaders like Adams are finding themselves in a difficult situation of their own creation. As the migrant crisis and the subsequent surge in violent crime have continued to escalate in NYC, Adams seems to be reconsidering his pro-illegal immigration stance.

During a town hall meeting on Monday night, video footage captured Adams hinting at a potential shift in the city’s policies regarding illegal immigrants. A recording of the Town Hall meeting featuring Adams was shared on X by independent videographer Leeroy Johnson:

In a separate video shared by Johnson on the internet, Adams can be observed expressing that he is legally constrained in addressing numerous inquiries pertaining to the migrant crisis in the city. The mayor, who belongs to the Democratic party, consistently emphasized that New York City has approached this matter in a unique manner. He urged individuals to compare the city’s response to that of other places grappling with similar challenges:

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