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Eric Adams: “Federal government told me, Eric, you can't allow them to…”

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Interview with NYC Mayor Eric Adams on Immigration and Public Safety Challenges

Published December 18, 2024 | Video Starts at 05:34

Hey, I can't stop them from coming in. That's against federal Law. Well, why don't you let them work like all immigrants have done and found their way? Federal government told me, Eric, you can't allow them to work. You know what, Eric? You can't even allow them to volunteer to clean the streets, remove graffiti and give them a stipend. That's against federal law. (05:34–05:38)

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Asserts that the federal government prohibits allowing migrants to work.

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