NYPD chief on sanctuary city

Two illegal immigrants, David Davon-Bonilla and Leovando Moreno, were arrested for allegedly raping a 46-year-old woman at knifepoint in Coney Island, NYC, after Davon-Bonilla had been released from jail just two months earlier for a similar crime. The incident has sparked criticism from NYC officials, including Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Chief John Chell, who are calling for amendments to the city's sanctuary laws that currently restrict cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Chell stated that the laws allow dangerous criminals to evade deportation, undermining public safety. Advocates argue that these sanctuary laws protect migrants and encourage cooperation with law enforcement. The mayor expressed frustration over the inability to coordinate with ICE, emphasizing the need for law changes to address violent crime by illegal immigrants. This case has reignited the debate over the balance between protecting immigrant rights and ensuring community safety.