"Judge Mary Rosado declared Executive Order 50 null and void on Monday, describing it as an impermissible appearance of a conflict of interest in the wake of the Trump Justice Department's move to drop corruption charges against Hizzoner in exchange for cooperation with the administration's immigration agenda. The judge noted that Adams had signaled his intentions to allow immigration authorities into the Rikers Island facility three days after prosecutors were directed to drop corruption charges against him."
"The City Council, which sued the Mayor after Adams issued the executive order in April, welcomed the Sept. 8 state Supreme Court ruling as a major win for New York City. Speaker Adrienne Adams, Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, Criminal Justice Chair Sandy Nurse and Immigration Chair Alexa Aviles issued a joint statement on Monday evening stating that the ruling strengthens public safety and the Constitutional rights of all New Yorkers."
"Elected officials and criminal justice advocates have welcomed a New York State Supreme Court ruling on Monday that struck down an executive order issued by Mayor Eric Adams that sought to open an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office at Rikers Island. City Hall, however, has insisted that there is no conflict of interest and has indicated that it will appeal the ruling."
Judge Mary Rosado invalidated Executive Order 50, finding an impermissible appearance of conflict of interest after the Trump Justice Department dropped corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams in exchange for immigration cooperation. Adams signaled intentions to allow ICE into the Rikers Island facility three days after prosecutors were directed to drop charges. The City Council sued the mayor over the executive order and welcomed the ruling as a victory that strengthens public safety and constitutional rights. City Hall says there is no conflict and plans to appeal. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams supported the legal challenge against inviting ICE to Rikers.
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