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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.
By  Ernesto Iván Vargas Martínez
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New York Mayor Calls for Nationwide Abolition of ICE
Foto New York (United States), 22/01/2026.- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (C) waves at the hospital staff as he departs after a press conference at Woodhull Hospital in the Brooklyn borough of New York in New York, New York, USA, 22 January 2026. (Nueva York) EFE/EPA/Olga Fedorova

Posted on01/29/26 at 15:12

  • 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

“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

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.