Immigration Enforcement and Sanctuary Policies

New York City mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani on Sunday released a video advising New Yorkers on their rights during ICE encounters, saying agents cannot enter private spaces without a judicial warrant and that residents may refuse entry, remain silent, and legally film as long as they do not interfere. Framing the message after a recent attempted ICE raid in Manhattan, he pledged to protect immigrants and New Yorkers’ right to protest, and reaffirmed the city’s sanctuary‑policy posture despite a November meeting with President Trump.