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Eric Adams: “If the law is that you can't carry a gun, follow the law.”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

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Eric Adams Addresses Concerns Over NYPD's Role in Federal Immigration Enforcement

Published | Video Starts at 03:12

I don't send out a different message. My message is the same. Follow law. If the law was that you had to show up to court, follow the law. If the law is that you can't carry a gun, follow the law. We can't be clearer. And I'm interested that y' all using all this time to talk about something without my span of control. I don't handle federal enforcement policies. (03:12–03:17)

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Asserts that individuals must adhere to laws prohibiting gun possession.

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