The Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday formally asked a court in New York to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, days after it asked federal prosecutors in Manhattan to do the same.

Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove asked prosecutors to drop the charges on Monday, which has prompted at least seven prosecutors in New York and Washington to leave the department, including the interim U.S. attorney in Manhattan.

Attorneys from the DOJ's public integrity section and criminal division in Washington, asked the court to dismiss the charges without prejudice in a three-page motion, which gives the Justice Department the possibility to revive the charges. The dismissal still needs to be signed by a judge, according to the Associated Press.

The attorneys argued that the charges "would interfere with the defendant’s ability to govern in New York City, which poses unacceptable threats to public safety, national security, and related federal immigration initiatives and policies."

Adams has committed to working with the Trump administration on illegal immigration within his city, which saw an unprecedented influx of illegal migrants during the Biden administration.

Adams was charged with federal bribery, conspiracy, and campaign finance offenses in September, but pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.