Sanctuary City Law and Crime

The sanctuary city law in New York has been a point of major contention, particularly concerning its impact on public safety. Congresswoman Nicole Maliatakis argues that the law protects individuals who commit serious crimes, inhibiting cooperation with federal authorities like ICE. She points out that despite certain changes made by the former mayor, the NYPD has complied with no detainer requests, leading to dangerous individuals remaining on the streets. This lack of cooperation has resulted in tragic instances of crime, which Maliatakis emphasizes to showcase the law's failures.