New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has just signed a major new executive order intended to supercharge the city’s existing sanctuary protections and severely limit the operational reach of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He called it a broad and sweeping reaffirmation of the city’s commitment to protecting its immigrant residents.
Despite a surprisingly cordial meeting and relationship with President Trump, Mamdani has always been steadfast in his stand against ICE. This bill is a direct consequence of allegations against ICE of misconduct and the use of excessive force. According to Newsweek, Mamdani was clear about his reasoning, declaring that ICE “is more than a rogue agency—it is a manifestation of the abuse of power.”
