New York Mayor Calls for Nationwide Abolition of ICE
The mayor of New York called for abolishing ICE after denouncing deaths and immigration raids that he says create fear.
Posted on 29/01/2026 at 20:12
- Mayor calls to abolish ICE
- Deaths spark controversy
- New York vows resistance
The mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, called on Monday for the abolition of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE).
His call was made in a post on X, accompanied by a video addressed to his followers and the national public.
Mamdani stated that ICE “killed” Renée Good and Alex Pretti, stressing that both incidents occurred in broad daylight.
New York mayor calls to abolish ICE after deaths
🚨🇺🇲 BREAKING: New York City’s mayor calls for the “abolition of ICE” after the killing of a man in Minneapolis. pic.twitter.com/PRtrm11VtL
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“ICE killed Renée Good in broad daylight. Less than three weeks later, they killed Alex Pretti.”
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Mamdani accused ICE directly of abducting people from their cars, homes, and lives, saying that such “cruelty” cannot be ignored.
In the accompanying video, the mayor promised that what happened in Minneapolis will not happen in New York.
The mayor’s central accusation
🇺🇸 | The mayor of New York City, Mamdani, says that he supports the abolition of ICE and calls for humanity in addressing immigration issues. pic.twitter.com/xducvalx83
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Zohran Mamdani was referring specifically to the case of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse whose death was captured on video.
“I believe there are many Americans who don’t believe what their own eyes have seen… that’s why I’ve described this as a murder.”
He also said that the fear felt by residents of Minneapolis is the same fear many New Yorkers feel because of ICE actions.
“We know that the fear many are feeling in Minneapolis is the same fear New Yorkers are feeling.”
Deaths and allegations against federal agents
The mayor argued that ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do not serve the interests of public safety.
He added that he has raised these concerns directly with the president, though he did not specify what response he received.
This call for the abolition of ICE comes amid growing national tension following confrontations between federal agents and civilians.
Mamdani has been openly critical of ICE even before becoming mayor and has consistently supported positions that challenge the agency’s tactics, favoring more humane approaches to immigration policy.
His statement adds to a growing chorus of voices calling for the abolition of ICE or at least for it to be reformed.
The deaths of civilians during enforcement operations have fueled protests and renewed debate over the future of the agency.
Mamdani’s remarks are likely to increase political pressure on ICE and further intensify the national conversation surrounding immigration enforcement and public safety.
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