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Mayor Adams Condemns Senator's Meeting with Deported Gang Member

4/23/2025

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Mayor Eric Adams took a strong stand against Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen for his meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador. Adams firmly stated he refuses to align with gang members, especially amid heightened immigration enforcement. The press conference also spotlighted the indictment of 27 alleged Tren De Aragua gang members, underscoring a united front from local and federal authorities.

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Mayor Eric Adams took a strong stand against Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen for his meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador. Adams firmly stated he refuses to align with gang members, especially amid heightened immigration enforcement. The press conference also spotlighted the indictment of 27 alleged Tren De Aragua gang members, underscoring a united front from local and federal authorities.