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.<\/p>\n
In the video, Mamdani opens by recalling an ICE raid last weekend in Manhattan that sought to detain immigrants.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
MAMDANI VOWS NYPD WILL ‘NEVER’ GO BACK TO ADAMS-ERA COOPERATION WITH ICE ENFORCEMENT<\/a><\/p>\n New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a news conference in the Queens borough of New York, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (Heather Khalifa\/AP Photo)<\/p>\n He then offered guidance for immigrants<\/a> who may encounter ICE.<\/p>\n “First, ICE cannot enter into private spaces like your home, school or private area of your workplace without a judicial warrant signed by a judge,” Mamdani advised. “If ICE does not have a judicial warrant signed by a judge, you have the right to say, \u2018I do not consent to entry’ and the right to keep your door closed.\u2019”<\/p>\n He noted that ICE may present paperwork claiming authority to make an arrest, but said “that is false.”<\/p>\n BONDI PUTS SANCTUARY CITIES NATIONWIDE ON NOTICE AFTER DC POLICE FEDERAL TAKEOVER<\/a><\/p>\n “ICE is legally allowed to lie to you, but you have the right to remain silent,” the mayor-elect said. “If you’re being detained, you may always ask, \u2018Am I free to go?\u2019 repeatedly until they answer you.”<\/p>\n Mamdani also said that people are “legally allowed to film” ICE agents as long as they do not interfere with an arrest.<\/p>\n “It is important to remain calm during any interaction with ICE<\/a> or law enforcement. Do not impede their investigation, resist arrest or run,” he said.<\/p>\n DHS DEMANDS LETITIA JAMES TAKE ACTION OVER NEW YORK’S REFUSAL TO HONOR ICE DETAINERS<\/a><\/p>\n Zohran Mamdani, mayor-elect of New York, left, and President Donald Trump are seen during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 21, 2025.\u00a0 (Yuri Gripas\/Abaca\/Bloomberg via Getty Images)<\/p>\n Mamdani closed by emphasizing New Yorkers\u2019 constitutional right to protest.<\/p>\n “New Yorkers have a constitutional right to protest, and when I’m mayor, we will protect that right,” he said. “New York will always welcome immigrants, and I will fight each and every day to protect, support and celebrate our immigrant brothers and sisters.”<\/p>\n The video comes more than two weeks after the mayor-elect met with President Donald Trump<\/a>, appearing to forge a new path in their relationship as they found common ground on affordability issues and improving conditions in New York.<\/p>\n Despite that meeting, Mamdani reaffirmed New York\u2019s status as a sanctuary city during a speech at a church in the Bronx.<\/p>\n![\"Zohran](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1765158191_911_zohran-mamdani-1.jpg\")
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