New York City Mayor Eric Adams is allowing federal immigration officials to operate at Rikers Island to assist the NYPD in investigations related to violent crime, marking a significant shift from the city's sanctuary policies. This decision aligns with pressure from the Trump administration, which recently dropped corruption charges against Adams. While the mayor aims to enhance public safety, immigration advocates worry about potential disregard for existing protections for immigrant communities. Discussions about embedding NYPD detectives into federal task forces to combat gang violence further underscore this change in policy.