President Trump calls Mamdani-backed candidate ‘communist’
President Trump called a New York congressional candidate endorsed by New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani a “communist” after winning the primary.
As Immigration, Customs and Border Protection operations continue to ramp up across the U.S., Mayor Zoran Mamdani said New York City opposes the agency’s actions.
This comes after Trump administration border czar Tom Homan said earlier this month that a major sweep of the city was planned.
“We’re going to see more ICE agents in New York City than we’ve ever seen before, and that’s coming,” he said on Fox News. “We’ve just reviewed the operational plan. I can’t say exactly when it’s going to happen, but it’s getting close.”
Here are Mamdani’s remarks and how being a sanctuary city plays a role in New York City’s response to ICE operations.
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“I want to make it clear that we are proud of our heritage as an immigrant city,” Mamdani said on Thursday’s episode of “Talk with the People.”
“Our city not only opposes ICE’s actions, we will not be complicit in them,” Mamdani said.
“And that means making sure all city agencies comply with sanctuary city policies.”
He then went on to explain the restrictions.
“This means we will not allow ICE agents to enter schools, hospitals, or city property unless we can provide a judicial warrant signed by a judge,” he said.
“This means we are not supporting ICE’s civilian immigration enforcement efforts.”
How much protection do I have from ICE in New York City?
Although New York City is a sanctuary city, that doesn’t mean New Yorkers are completely protected from deportation, according to the Mayor’s Office of Immigration Affairs.
On Friday, June 26, Hochul announced that a new law has gone into effect that prohibits most law enforcement officers from wearing masks while on duty. ICE officers have come under intense scrutiny as many officers remain masked while in custody.
However, the city does provide services to those seeking legal assistance. New York City’s immigration hotline is set at 1-800-354-0365, or you can also call 311.
