City workers at migrant shelters, schools and hospitals can allow federal immigration personnel to enter city property if they feel threatened by the agents, a memo from City Hall said.

A directive from the New York City mayor’s office has sparked controversy as the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement.

A new memo from Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is sparking controversy over New York City’s sanctuary city protections. The directive, sent to all city agencies—including schools, hospitals, and migrant shelters—states that employees can allow federal immigration officers onto city property if they “feel reasonably threatened.