Zohran Mamdani
Role at the time: Mayor of New York City
Defended or excused
Statement summary
Mamdani says the city's local laws make New York City safer.
“Our local laws make New York City safer.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Mamdani responds to dismissal of NYC sanctuary-laws lawsuitOctober 15 statement
The mayor defends city sanctuary laws as public-safety protections and praises the dismissal.
Why we used this label
The issue is New York City's sanctuary provisions limiting local participation in civil immigration enforcement. He expressly defends the city policies under scrutiny, not merely the court result.