New York judge extends hold on Rikers Island ICE office

(The Center Square) – A state judge in New York has extended a temporary restraining order barring federal immigration officials from setting up a permanent office at the Rikers Island jail.

The ruling issued Tuesday by state Supreme Court Judge Mary Rosado's order, extended a temporary injunction blocking an order issued by New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration authorizing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration to set up office space at the notorious prison.

The ruling came after more than an hour of oral arguments by attorneys for the New York City Council and Adam's office over the move to relocate ICE agents.

First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro said the Adams administration was disappointed by the judge’s decision to keep t