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Speaker Johnson says Council is monitoring reports about Lewis; seeks briefing on mayor's community-safety office and warns SCOTUS changes to birthright rules's

New York City Council · April 2, 2026
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Speaker Johnson said the Council learned of press reports about Council Member Lewis and is monitoring the situation; she also said the Council has not been briefed on the mayor's proposed community-safety office and warned a Supreme Court move to limit birthright citizenship would have —disastrous' consequences for city funding tied to the Census.

The Council said it is closely monitoring press reports concerning Council Member Lewis but that no indictment had been filed and that more information is needed before any action is taken. "No indictment has been brought against Council Member Lewis. We need more information ... and we're closely monitoring that situation," the Speaker said, adding the Council would take "appropriate course of action" if further facts…

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