Kumar Bahukhandi
New York’s newly elected Mayor Williams said that immigrants can say ‘no’ to ICE if they choose. (photo: ITG)
New York’s newly elected Mayor, Jumaane Williams, has released a video on immigrants’ rights. He stated that New York City’s 3 million immigrants have the legal right to refuse to speak to ICE agents, film them, and deny them entry into private spaces without a warrant.
New York City’s newly elected Mayor Jumaane Williams has posted a video on social media to educate the city’s immigrant residents about their rights.
In the video, released days after raids conducted by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Manhattan, Williams attempts to explain to immigrants that they can refuse to speak to or comply with the instructions of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
He said that people in the US have the option to refuse to speak to federal immigration agents, film them without interference, and deny their requests to enter private spaces.
Williams stated unequivocally that ICE agents cannot enter a private area of a home, school, or workplace without a judicial warrant signed by a judge.
It is worth mentioning that Williams recently won the election for Mayor of New York City. Williams is known for his advocacy of social justice and immigrant rights. In his election campaign, he prioritised the protection of the immigrant community, social equality, and just policies.
He will assume the office of Mayor on January 1, 2026.
Let us inform you that Eric Trump, son of US President Donald Trump, launched a scathing attack on New York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani. He claimed that Mamdani hates the community and is pushing a socialist communist agenda.
During an interview with Fox News, Trump Jr. called Mamdani “a socialist communist” who “wants to nationalise grocery stores, wants to arrest Netanyahu, hates Jewish people, and hates the Indian population.”
He insisted that Mamdani should focus on basics like “safe streets, clean streets, and reasonable taxes,” and suggested that the city could thrive “without government intervention.”
Donald Trump Jr. attacked New York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, claiming he “hates the Indian population” and calling him a “socialist communist.” Mamdani has already dismissed the Trump family’s personal attacks.
