New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani released a video outlining immigrant rights during ICE encounters, advising residents on legal protections.
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Sunday released a video outlining New Yorkers’ rights during encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after an attempted raid in Manhattan, pledging that his administration will safeguard immigrant communities while protecting the city’s constitutional right to protest.
The video comes as immigration enforcement in New York faces renewed scrutiny, underscoring how Mamdani plans to confront federal actions he says threaten immigrant communities and demand that New Yorkers be prepared, informed and confident in asserting their legal rights.
In the video, Mamdani opens by recalling an ICE raid last weekend in Manhattan that sought to detain immigrants.
« As mayor, I’ll protect the rights of every single New Yorker, and that includes the more than 3 million immigrants who call this city their home », he said. « But we can all stand up to ICE if you know your rights. »
He then offered guidance for immigrants who may encounter ICE.
