after victory Zahran Mamdani In the New York elections On November 5, the government The United States is led by Donald TrumpIt warned that it would implement some immigration measures in the near future. This is an intensification of operations and presence Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)for its abbreviation in English) in the city.
Border Tsar Tom Homan has warned that he plans to intensify ICE raids in New York CitySo the Trump administration can send more federal agents to the region. After winning the position of mayor of the city. Mamdani took his place Against cooperation in immigration operations.
In statements by L Fox News On Tuesday, November 18th “We will operate in New York City,” Homan confirmed.referring to immigration raids run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agents.
He added: “We will increase police presence because it is a sanctuary city “There are threats to public safety hitting the streets every day.”
those operations Condensed into others American cities, such as Los Angeles (California), Chicago (Illinois)Portland (Oregon), Washington, D.C. and Charlotte (North Carolina); They are all with Democratic leadership.
The border czar also hinted at trying to cooperate with the movement New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “At one point we reached an agreement to allow ICE to enter Rikers Island, so we could stop threats to public safety and protect that facility,” he said.
Last February, organizations defending the rights of immigrant populations, such as the American Civil Liberties Union, raised concerns about these intentions due to potential civil rights violations. The agreement was canceled last April by the City Council.
Meanwhile, ICE had an office in the territorywhich was closed in 2014 due to “sanctuary city” policies..
Homan was open to talks with Mamdani About the city’s strategies regarding immigration policies. “I’m willing to meet with anyone, President Trump too. So we welcome any conversation,” he said.
However, he sent A Warning to elected official: “If you don’t want to helpIf they want to continue to resist and obstruct our efforts, we will simply send more teams there. “We will flood the area,” he said.
Meanwhile, Trump card advertisement Who will hold a meeting with the elected mayor On Friday, November 21, in the Oval Office in Washington.
Mamdani will take over as mayor of the city January 1, 2026 In his post-election speech, he issued a statement in support of foreign residents. ““New York will remain a city of immigrants.”He confirmed.
He added: “A city built by immigrants, led by immigrants, and as of tonight (November 5) led by immigrants.”
Later, the elected mayor confirmed that he would continue the policy New York City Police Department ‘does not assist ICE agents’.
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