Mayor Eric Adams insisted again Friday that he can’t just issue an executive order rolling back sanctuary city law, as the Trump administration amped up pressure with a new lawsuit targeting the pro-migrant policies.

The Department of Justice has sued New York Mayor Eric Adams, challenging local "sanctuary" policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. It wants New York City's sanctuary policies to be declared unconstitutional, saying they impede the enforcement of federal immigration laws.

Adams is facing fierce resistance from the City Council as members seek to stop him from expanding the role of federal immigration agents in the city.