NYC mayor criticised for video on ICE encounter rights

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 15:57 · Archive

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a Spanish-language video explaining residents' rights when encountering immigration authorities.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a Spanish-language video on social media on Friday explaining residents' rights during ICE encounters. Speaking in Spanish, Mamdani told viewers that ICE agents 'cannot legally enter private spaces without a judicial order' and advised people to look for 'United States District Court' and a judge's signature on any documents. He suggested asking agents to pass such orders under the door.

The video also advised people questioned by ICE on the street that they have the right to remain silent. Mamdani suggested viewers ask 'Am I free to go?' during encounters and not to sign any documents without consulting a lawyer. He also shared the city's legal support hotline and noted that New Yorkers have 'the right to protest'.

Republican lawmakers and conservative figures swiftly criticised the video. Senator Rick Scott called it 'unbelievable' and accused Mamdani of 'openly helping illegal aliens evade ICE and undermine the law'. Representative Nick LaLota wrote that 'the socialist mayor is using taxpayer resources to instruct illegals, in Spanish, how to evade accountability'. Senator Mike Lee argued the video did not urge people to abide by US law.

How it is being reported

• NYC's woke mayor Zohran Mamdani slammed for giving illegal immigrants advice on how to avoid being caught by ICEMamdani, a Democratic Socialist, has been accused of helping illegal immigrants 'evade' ICE in New York City. He spoke solely in Spanish during the video.Daily Mail · 24 Oct, 15:35
• Mamdani accused of ‘openly helping illegal aliens evade ICE’ in Spanish language video“If you encounter ICE, these are your rights,” Mamdani, speaking in Spanish, opens the minute-and-half long video, which was posted on social media.New York Post · 24 Oct, 05:34

In this story: Zohran Mamdani · ICE · New York City · Rick Scott · Nick LaLota

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