Mamdani makes it harder for the feds to monitor Tren de Aragua gang at Rikers

Felix Victorino

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The Mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, abrogated Executive Order 50, issued by his predecessor Eric Adams, which authorized federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security to monitor violent gangs, including the Aragua Train, in Rikers Island Prison. The measure was overturned on the first day of his term of office, as part of the revocation of all executive orders signed by Adams between 26 September and 31 December 2023. Federal s…