NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases audit accusing federal immigration agents of misleading tactics
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released an audit accusing federal immigration agents of using misleading tactics. The report highlights aggressive actions by immigration authorities, particularly in city shelters, and outlines recommendations to strengthen the city's sanctuary laws. This initiative aims to ensure that all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, can access city services safely.
- ▪The audit was conducted on six New York City agencies to assess compliance with sanctuary laws.
- ▪Federal immigration authorities were found to have intensified their targeting of city shelters, leading to a significant increase in detainer requests.
- ▪The NYPD received 3,672 requests for civil immigration detainers in 2025, a sharp rise from just 99 the previous year.
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Police and Law Enforcement NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases audit accusing federal immigration agents of misleading tactics DHS personnel falsely identified themselves as Fire Department officials at a shelter in June 2025, the report states By Louis Casiano Fox News Published May 22, 2026 5:07pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Former NYPD chief slams Mamdani over response to anti-ICE clashes Former NYPD Chief of Department John Chell discusses New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s response after anti-ICE protests turned violent outside a Brooklyn hospital, leading to multiple arrests, on ‘Fox & Friends.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Findings from audits of six New York City agencies intended to ensure…
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