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Judge Rules Against Trump Admin and Eric Adams on Rikers Island ICE Office • Apr. 25, 2025, 2:13 PM ET (Newsweek)
Judge temporarily blocks ICE office at Rikers Island ahead of hearing this week • Apr. 23, 2025, 3:40 AM ET (CBS)
Judge temporarily blocks NYC mayor from allowing ICE agents on Rikers Island jail • Apr. 22, 2025, 8:11 AM ET (NBC)
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