Mayor Adams Testifies In D.C. On NYC's Sanctuary Status

NEW YORK CITY — Mayor Eric Adams is currently testifying in front of the House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C. and is expected to speak on the city's sanctuary status and immigration policies.

Adams was joined by other Democratic mayors from Boston, Chicago and Denver.

There were called to appear for a hearing after Rep. James Comer, announced he would launch an investigation into the cities’ sanctuary policies.

In his opening remarks, Adams said he was there to testify on "how the city can reduce crime even as a sanctuary city."

"To be clear, a sanctuary city classification does not mean our city will be ever be a safe haven for violent criminals. It also does not give New York City the authority to violate federal immigration laws," he said.

"New York City will always comply with city, state and federal laws."

During the hearing, a number of members from the oversight committee grilled Adams on his federal corruption case.

Rep. Gerry Connolly criticized the Trump's administration move to drop charges against Adams.

"Trump's DOJ's has tried to force the conditional dismissal of very serious charges against one of our witnesses."

Connolly argued the DOJ are trying to drop the charges "in exchange for the witness' total and complete submission to the radical immigration agenda promoted by the Trump administration."

Rep. Robert Garcia also take aim at Adams during his testimony. He claimed Adams is "selling New Yorkers out" and said the mayor should resign.

In addition, Garcia brought the Fox News interview where Adams and border czar Tom Homan appeared together.

Garcia argued Adams appeared with Homan to avoid getting prosecuted.

When asked directly if he made a deal with the Trump administration to get his charges dropped in exchange, for cooperation on immigration deportations, Adams denied there was a "quid pro quo."

"I did nothing wrong but serve the people of New York City," Adams added.