Zohran Mamdani on Directing NYPD to Arrest ICE Agents

Mamdani's Stance on ICE Agents

• 🎯 Zohran Mamdani was asked if he would direct the NYPD Commissioner to arrest ICE agents if elected mayor.
• ⚖️ He stated that no one is above the law and he would work with the police commissioner to ensure actual public safety.
• 💡 Mamdani referenced the Illinois governor's model and the actions of California's mayor and attorney general in suing against the deployment of the National Guard.
• 💰 He highlighted that California recovered significant funding after a judge found the National Guard deployment illegal.

Accountability and Legal Framework

• 🤝 Mamdani expressed pride in endorsements from New York leaders like Attorney General Tish James and Governor Kathy Hochul, and pledged to work with them against the federal administration.
• ⚠️ He acknowledged that leaders standing up to the federal government have faced threats, citing the Attorney General as an example of being targeted for holding the administration accountable.
• ✅ If an ICE agent violates a law, Mamdani believes they should be charged, emphasizing that everyone must be held to the same legal standards, especially those enforcing laws.