What Socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier Has Said About Trump, ICE, Israel
Summary
Darializa Avila Chevalier won a surprising victory in the Democratic primary for New York’s 13th Congressional District, defeating a long-time incumbent. She is known for her strong criticism of President Donald Trump, her support for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and her call to end U.S. support for Israel.Key Facts
- Avila Chevalier defeated five-term incumbent Adriano Espaillat with about 49% of the vote.
- She is a 32-year-old activist, first-time candidate, and doctoral student.
- She has backing from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- Avila Chevalier opposes President Trump’s policies and vows not to back down from challenging him.
- She wants to abolish ICE, the agency that enforces immigration laws.
- She supports ending U.S. support for Israel.
- Her victory reflects growing influence of a progressive, confrontational wing within the Democratic Party.
- She is involved in immigrant advocacy and pro-Palestinian activism.
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