Summary
Zohran Mamdani, the soon-to-be Mayor of New York City, stated that he wants the NYPD to concentrate on public safety and not work with federal immigration enforcement. This followed an announcement by the White House to increase federal immigration officers in major U.S. cities, including New York City.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani is the incoming Mayor of New York City.
- Mamdani wants the NYPD to prioritize public safety over assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- White House Border Czar Tom Homan announced federal officers would be sent to New York City.
- Federal immigration enforcement is also reported in cities like Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, Oregon.
- NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch will keep her position when Mamdani becomes mayor.
- Mamdani emphasized protecting all New Yorkers, highlighting the city’s immigrant heritage.
