A NYC Democrat calls for the end of 'risky' sanctuary policies, warning officials may face legal consequences.
Another 9/11 could result from the migrant crisis, according to NYC Council Member Robert Holden.
A Democrat from New York City is calling for the repeal of "sanctuary" policies, arguing that they conflict with federal law and endanger citizens.
On Monday, NYC Council Member Robert Holden stated on "Fox & Friends" that city and state officials are violating the law by safeguarding illegal immigrants who might be involved in criminal behavior.
The governors and mayors of sanctuary cities are protecting criminals and terrorists, according to him.
Holden argued that effective cooperation between federal and state governments is crucial in combating illegal immigration and preventing future terrorist attacks, citing the breakdown in communication in the early 2000s that he believes contributed to the 9/11 attacks.
Holden stated that terrorists have crossed the borders and are unknown, with some of them being in New York City, which is extremely dangerous.
Holden pointed out that New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who has expressed dissatisfaction with the migrant crisis, can appeal to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and request the city council to modify sanctuary city laws.
Trump was urged by him to intervene and threaten Democrats with imprisonment if they disregard laws prohibiting the harboring of non-citizen criminals.
Holden stated that President Trump could tell the governor and the mayor to cooperate with them or face felony charges.
New York's commissioner of migrant affairs, Manuel Castro, has pledged not to adhere to the federal government's directives regarding mass deportations.
Trump's immigration policies are being rejected by state and local officials, as reflected in Castro's statement. Trump's campaign focused on strict immigration laws and deporting undocumented immigrants.
Trump's selection of Tom Homan as his "border czar" strengthened his pledge to secure the border, as Homan previously served as the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the first Trump administration.
Homan recently stated, "If you don't want to work with us, then get out completely. We're going to do it."
In the 2024 fiscal year, New York, as a sanctuary city, allocated $3.7 billion towards housing, food, and other expenses.
Planet Chronicle' Sarah Rumpf-Whitten and Bill Melugin contributed to this report.
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