The law must be obeyed.
A powerful new move by Republicans may finally force Democrat mayors to face consequences for the deadly results of their soft-on-illegal-immigration policies.
New Bill Targets Mayors of Sanctuary Cities Over Murder by Illegals
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) has introduced a bold piece of legislation—The ERIC ADAMS Act—that would make mayors criminally liable when illegal immigrants murder innocent Americans in their cities. The bill is a direct response to the growing outrage over violent crimes committed by individuals who should have never been in the country to begin with.
Named after New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is seeking re-election this November, the legislation would create criminal negligence charges—with up to seven years in prison—for mayors who actively shield illegal aliens from federal immigration enforcement.
“If our laws were respected, Laken Riley would still be alive,” Carter said, referring to the young nursing student brutally murdered in Georgia by an illegal immigrant in 2024. “These Democrat mayors are responsible for fostering lawless, dangerous conditions—and it’s time they’re held accountable.”
Sanctuary Policies Under Fire Nationwide
Carter’s bill arrives as President Donald Trump’s administration ramps up legal action against sanctuary cities, including New York. Lawsuits are now being pursued against multiple Democrat-run jurisdictions for defying federal law and endangering American lives.
The ERIC ADAMS Act specifically outlines that if a mayor knowingly adopts or maintains sanctuary policies that hinder cooperation with immigration authorities—and if those policies lead to a preventable murder by an illegal immigrant—the mayor can be charged with manslaughter.
The legislation would give full enforcement power to the U.S. Attorney General—a role that could be held once again by a Trump appointee if he wins in November.
Adams Fires Back, But Critics Aren’t Buying It
A spokesperson for Mayor Adams brushed off the legislation, saying, “If both the left and right are mad at you, maybe you’re doing something right.” But critics argue Adams is doing exactly the wrong thing—putting illegal immigrants ahead of American citizens.
Adams’ office claims he wants residents to feel safe while also maintaining policies that shield non-citizens from deportation. However, calls are growing louder for local laws to be repealed so federal agents can do their jobs and keep violent criminals off the streets.
The Stakes Are Rising as Election Season Heats Up
Rep. Carter is also running to flip Georgia’s Senate seat held by Democrat Jon Ossoff in 2026—making this not just a legal battle, but a political showdown between Trump’s Republican allies and progressive Democrats who have enabled chaos at the border and beyond.
With crime rising, illegal immigration surging, and sanctuary cities refusing to cooperate with federal authorities, many older Americans are asking: When will the madness stop?
This bill may be the beginning of an answer—and a preview of the Trump administration’s second-term crackdown on Democrat lawlessness.
