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Eric Adams: “A sanctuary city is saying that if you are in New York and…”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

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Stephen A. Smith Show: In-Depth Discussion with NYC Mayor Eric Adams on Trump Administration and Urban Challenges

Published | Video Starts at 32:54

So with that being said, are you still, still supportive of the city of New York being considered a sanctuary city? So that's so important. These are good questions, brother. People conflate what sanctuary city is. Please explain. A sanctuary city is saying that if you are in New York and you are paying your taxes, then those tax dollars provide your services. your police services, your hospital services, your education services. And so right here, if you in New York, we're not going to deny you those services because you buy a loaf of bread, you're paying taxes, you buy gas, you're paying taxes. (32:54–33:06)

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Defines a sanctuary city as one where tax-paying residents receive city services regardless of immigration status.

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