New York City’s soon-to-be mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has already begun giving illegal immigrants tips on knowing their “rights” and evading federal law.
The Democratic Socialist is weeks from being sworn in as NYC mayor for “more than 3 million immigrants,” so he posted a video message advising how those who illegally entered the U.S. can “stand up” to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
“Last weekend, ICE attempted to raid Canal Street and detain our immigrant neighbors,” Mamdani said in a video he posted on Sunday, referring to a raid in Chinatown that was disrupted by protesters.
Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants. pic.twitter.com/nuntRzgEwq
— Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) December 7, 2025
“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 continued, standing in front of a chart as he offered step-by-step instructions. “But we can all stand up to ICE if you know your rights.”
“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 said.
“You have the right to say, ‘I do not consent to entry,’ and the right to keep your door closed,” the Queens assembly member continued as he displayed an example.
“ICE is legally allowed to lie to you. But you have the right to remain silent. If you are being detained, you may always ask, ‘Am I free to go?’ repeatedly until they answer you,” Mamdani said. “You are legally allowed to film ICE, as long as you do not interfere with an arrest.”
He followed with a word about protesting.
“New Yorkers have a constitutional right to protest, and when I’m mayor, we will protect that right,” the mayor-elect promised.
The latest data from the current NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Office of Immigrant Affairs reports that “New York City is home to about 3.1 million immigrants, who comprise about 38 percent of the city’s total population.”
While Mamdani’s public service announcement to illegal immigrants was cheered by the left, others on social media ripped into the Ugandan-born mayor-elect.
Hahahaha…. Love this…. New York will be a third world country very soon 👏👏👏
— TeamMagaKim (@teammagakim) December 7, 2025
Instruction on how to break the law from a public official. Wow!
— Karen Tucker 🇺🇸 (@_KarenTucker) December 8, 2025
So the mayor-elect’s plan is basically to turn NYC into a sanctuary city where federal law is optional? Protecting ‘immigrant communities’ is noble but what about protecting the safety of all New Yorkers when federal authorities are blocked from doing their jobs?
— Samuel Abosi⚡💪 (@Sam_Mindset) December 8, 2025
Thanks, Comrade Mamdani, for the helpful guide on how to harbor fugitives while collecting a six-figure taxpayer salary.
Truly the people’s champion.
— mdtlion (@mdtlion) December 8, 2025
NYC 100% deserves what they voted for.
— Quirt Crawford (@CrawfordQuirt) December 8, 2025
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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