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Adams's decisions come against a backdrop of legal challenges and political maneuverings at the federal level. Just prior to the announcement of this policy change, the Trump Justice Department took actions against prominent New York figures, including Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James. These legal pressures may have contributed to Adams's apparent willingness to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, a departure from traditional Democrat stances in the city that prioritize immigrant protections.