🔴 LIVE: Committee on Immigration

The New York City Council Committee on Immigration held a hearing on December 8, 2025, to consider four bills aimed at strengthening the city's sanctuary protections for immigrant communities. The bills discussed included Intro 214A (the New York City Trust Act), which would create a private right of action against city agencies violating civil immigration detainer laws; Intro 1268, requiring clear multilingual signage about immigrant rights in city facilities; Intro 1272, restricting employer use of E-Verify except when federally mandated; and Intro 1412 (the Safer Sanctuary Act), which would bar federal immigration authorities from maintaining offices on Department of Corrections property. Numerous community advocates, legal experts, and immigrant rights organizations testified in support of the bills, highlighting ongoing violations of sanctuary laws, lack of accountability, and the need for stronger enforcement mechanisms. The hearing also featured criticism of the Adams administration for its absence and perceived lack of transparency. No votes were recorded during the hearing, but the discussion emphasized the urgency of passing these bills to protect immigrant New Yorkers and ensure city agencies comply with sanctuary laws.