Mayor Eric Adams, whose corruption charges were dropped so he could help with deportations, is among the defendants in the suit, which argues the federal government has sole power over immigration.

The action comes days after an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer was shot in the face during an ambush robbery attempt.

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against New York City and Mayor Adams over the city’s sanctuary policies. According to the complaint, the city has “allowed dangerous criminals to roam the streets and commit heinous crimes within the community.