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Adrienne Adams: “We are seeking a preliminary injunction, as well as a…”

Featuring: Adrienne Adams, Democratic | Speaker of the New York City Council, Former Candidate, New York State Senate

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New York City Council Speaker Adrian Adams Discusses Rikers Island, ICE Lawsuit, and Mayoral Race

Published | Video Starts at 01:55

Well, I can't speak for the Corporation Council, but we do know that hopefully the case will be heard by the judge as early as today. And We are seeking a preliminary injunction, as well as a temporary restraining order against this illegal executive order. You know, when you look at it in its totality, yesterday the mayor appeared aside, former Mayor Bill de Blasio on cnn. (01:55–02:06)

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Asserts that the City Council is seeking legal measures against the mayor's executive order regarding ICE.

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