New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed a new executive order on Friday restricting federal immigration enforcement on city property.
Under the order, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must obtain a judicial warrant before entering New York City property.
City property covered by the directive includes schools, hospitals, shelters, parking lots, and other public spaces.
The order was announced at an interfaith breakfast attended by faith leaders and community representatives.
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Mamdani said the measure strengthens the city’s sanctuary policies to protect immigrant and all New Yorkers.
It also aims to safeguard residents’ personal data from unlawful access by federal authorities.
In addition, the executive order instructs city agencies to audit their interactions with federal immigration officials.
A new interagency committee will coordinate policy across city departments in cases of major immigration enforcement actions.
Mamdani also pledged enhanced training for city employees on how to interact with federal immigration authorities.
The measure reflects the city’s broader commitment to its sanctuary status and public safety objectives.
Advocacy groups, including the New York Immigration Coalition, applauded the order for defending immigrant communities and reinforcing civil rights protections.
