Judge Orders Government Officials, Eric Adams to Appear in Court as They Seek Dismissal of Charges

A judge responded for the first time since the federal government asked for the case against the New York City mayor to be dismissed.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams in New York City on Feb. 12, 2025. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Officials with the Trump administration and lawyers for New York City Mayor Eric Adams must appear in court as they seek dismissal of criminal charges against the Democrat, a federal judge ordered on Feb. 18.

U.S. District Judge Dale Ho ordered the parties to appear before him at the federal courthouse in the borough of Manhattan at 2 p.m. on Feb. 19.