
May 22, 2026
✦The New York Times
Mamdani Toughens New York's Response to ICE, as Arrests Rise by 71%
Mayor Mamdani is making New York City agencies follow sanctuary laws to shield immigrants from federal deportation. An audit showed ICE arrests jumped 71% recently. Mamdani said, "We know this is not just a case of a few examples." He's pushing for stronger policies to protect immigrant communities.