Summary
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shared a video online explaining the rights of immigrants when approached by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This follows ICE raids in Manhattan, prompting protests. Mamdani promised to protect the city's immigrant population and highlighted legal protections against ICE actions.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani will become New York City's mayor on January 1.
- Mamdani released a video explaining rights when dealing with ICE, such as the right to remain silent and to refuse entry into private spaces without a judicial warrant.
- The video was posted after ICE conducted raids in Manhattan, causing demonstrations near Chinatown.
- Mamdani emphasized that ICE agents need a judge-signed warrant to enter private spaces legally.
- Mamdani is the first Muslim mayor of New York City and defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in elections.
- President Trump plans to cut federal funding for sanctuary cities, which do not comply with federal immigration enforcement.
- Mamdani has criticized ICE, calling it as having "no interest in laws" and plans to use his position to oppose deportations in New York.
