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Former Adams Deputy Kaz Daughtry Appointed NYC ICE Liaison

1/24/2026

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Kaz Daughry, former deputy to Eric Adams, was appointed ICE liaison in New York City.
Daughtry previously served as deputy mayor of public safety.
He will work with Homeland Security without law enforcement duties.
He has connections to the Trump administration due to his involvement in immigration discussions during Adams' tenure.
Daughtry helped scout office space for ICE at a jail and aided a canceled raid on city-funded migrant hotels.

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Kaz Daughry, former deputy to Eric Adams, was appointed ICE liaison in New York City.
Daughtry previously served as deputy mayor of public safety.
He will work with Homeland Security without law enforcement duties.
He has connections to the Trump administration due to his involvement in immigration discussions during Adams' tenure.
Daughtry helped scout office space for ICE at a jail and aided a canceled raid on city-funded migrant hotels.