Mamdani's Spanish ICE Guide Draws 7 Million Views, Republican Rebukes
GOP lawmakers and conservative commentators called the mayor's advice an obstruction of federal enforcement.
By Beatrice Patterson ·
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a Spanish-language guide on Friday telling residents how to handle encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The post on X, which stated that ICE agents cannot enter a home, school, hospital or private workplace area without a judicial warrant signed by a judge, drew more than 7 million views. Mamdani also reminded residents of the right to remain silent and wrote that "these are very frightening times for many people."
The backlash from Republicans and conservative commentators was immediate. Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas wrote that it "should be insulting to every American" that the mayor, a citizen of less than a decade, was "coaching illegal aliens in a foreign language on how they can avoid being lawfully deported." Sen. Mike Lee of Utah posted that the video never urges anyone to "abide by the laws of the United States," adding, "Because it was not made for the benefit of the people of the United States."
Other critics included Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina, who wrote, "If you're here illegally, you're not a New Yorker. Period." Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio posted a single word: "Treason." Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton called the post "dangerous incitement full of disturbing falsehoods" and wrote that it "could put lives in danger."
The guidance aligns with Mamdani's record on immigration enforcement. During his campaign and after taking office, he called for abolishing ICE and said the NYPD would not assist the agency with civil immigration enforcement. He has described ICE operations as harmful to immigrant communities.
As mayor, he signed an executive order that strengthened New York City's sanctuary policies. The order limits city agency cooperation with federal immigration authorities, protects personal information, and sets protocols for handling ICE requests to access city property or records. It also expanded "know your rights" materials and required training for city employees.
Fox News Digital contacted Mamdani's office for comment.
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