Zohran Mamdani announces a new executive order protecting New Yorkers from “abusive immigration enforcement,” including requiring ICE to have a judicial warrant to enter NYC property

New York City’s first Muslim mayor since January 1, 2026, issued Executive Order 13 requiring ICE agents to get judicial warrants before entering schools, hospitals, and shelters.

NYC Mayor: “This order is a sweeping reaffirmation of our commitment to our immigrant neighbors in public safety as a whole. We will make it clear once again that ICE will not be able to enter New York City property without a judicial warrant.

“That means our schools, our shelters, and our hospitals. That means we will protect New Yorkers’ private data from being unlawfully accessed by the federal government and stand firm against any effort to intrude on our privacy.” He stated.

He framed the policy at the event by citing the Torah’s call to love the stranger, the Quran’s blessings for persecuted migrants, and teachings from Hinduism and Buddhism, while directing agencies to safeguard immigrant data and launch multilingual rights campaigns.