ERIC ADAMS Act of 2025

This bill, titled the "ERIC ADAMS Act of 2025," seeks to establish criminal liability for mayors of sanctuary cities . Specifically, it would make a mayor guilty of criminal negligence resulting in manslaughter if an undocumented immigrant commits murder within the city's jurisdiction. This liability is contingent upon the mayor having knowingly adopted, maintained, or failed to repeal a sanctuary policy that materially restricted cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and if that policy directly and foreseeably contributed to the immigrant not being detained or removed prior to the murder. Mayors convicted under this proposed law would face significant penalties, including imprisonment for up to seven years, a fine, or both. Additionally, conviction would result in mandatory removal or disqualification from public office. The bill defines a "sanctuary city" as any political subdivision that restricts local law enforcement from cooperating with or providing information to federal immigration authorities or complying with lawful detainer requests. The Attorney General would have exclusive authority to investigate and prosecute offenses under this Act, with United States District Courts holding original jurisdiction over such criminal proceedings. The Act is designed to take effect 90 days after its enactment, aiming to create a deterrent effect on policies perceived to hinder immigration enforcement.