Mamdani issues guidance on resisting ICE after Manhattan operation: ‘Know your rights’

Published December 8, 2025 11:08am ET



New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Sunday outlined a series of ways he said residents could legally resist federal agents targeting illegal immigrants, marking his latest effort to thwart the Trump administration’s agenda. 

The mayor-elect released a video in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s recent operations in Manhattan, telling viewers, “We can all stand up to ICE if you know your rights.” 

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