Council locks ICE out of Rikers after overriding Adams’ veto

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Council locks ICE out of Rikers after overriding Adams’ veto

The City Council on Thursday overrode a mayoral veto of a bill that would explicitly bar Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from operating an office on any land owned by the city’s Department of Correction, including Rikers Island.

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Council celebrates judicial ruling keeping ICE off Rikers

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Council celebrates judicial ruling keeping ICE off Rikers

The City Council on Tuesday celebrated its victory over the Adams administration, successfully suing to prevent a mayoral executive order allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Rikers Island from taking effect.

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