Common Cause/NY Statement on Mayor Adams Defending Rule of Law As Trump Threatens NYers

NEW YORK, NY (01/27/2025) (readMedia)-- Following recent comments from Mayor Eric Adams affirming New Yorkers' rights and ensuring all residents will be protected from the Trump administration's deportation raids, Common Cause/NY issued the following statement encouraging elected officials to continue to safeguard the rule of law:

"Despite recent mixed messages from Mayor Adams towards the Trump administration, Common Cause/NY is encouraged to see the Mayor stand up for the democratic rule of law in his comments over the weekend defending vulnerable New Yorkers. Our leaders have an obligation to uphold local laws regardless of their own personal political objectives. New Yorkers expect other elected officials to follow suit and consistently stand up to President Trump's threats to violate local and state law."

Last week, Common Cause/NY urged Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul to put the interests of New Yorkers over their own political objectives, following efforts to appease President Trump ahead of his inauguration.