New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing backlash for directing school administrators to allow ICE agents into schools during immigration crackdowns, despite the city's long-standing 'sanctuary' policies.

A directive from the New York City mayor’s office has sparked controversy as the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement.

NEW YORK — City Council leaders are considering taking legal action to block what they are calling Mayor Eric Adams’ “appalling” new policy that gives municipal workers the greenlight to allow federal immigration workers onto city property without warrants if their presence makes them “reasonably feel threatened.