Mamdani Gives Tips to NYC Illegals: ICE Cannot Enter Your Home, Workplace, School Without a Judicial Warrant

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MAMDANI: "Last weekend, ICE attempted to raid Canal Street and detain our immigrant neighbors. As mayor, I'll protect the rights of every single New Yorker, and that includes the more than 3 million immigrants who call this city their home. But we can all stand up to ICE if you know your rights. If you encounter ICE, these are the things that every New Yorker should know. First, ICE cannot enter into private spaces like your home, school or private area of your workplace without a judicial warrant signed by a judge. That looks like this. If ICE does not have a judicial warrant signed by a judge, you have the right to say, 'I do not consent to entry,' and the right to keep your door closed. Sometimes ICE will show you paperwork that looks like this and tell you that they have the right to arrest you. That is false. ICE is legally allowed to lie to you, but you have the right to remain silent. If you’re being detained, you may always ask, 'Am I free to go?' repeatedly until they answer you. You are legally allowed to film ICE, as long as you do not interfere with an arrest. It is important to remain calm during any interaction with ICE or law enforcement. Do not impede their investigation, resist arrest or run. One last thing: New Yorkers have a constitutional right to protest, and when I'm mayor, we will protect that right. New York will always welcome immigrants and I will fight each and every day to protect, support and celebrate our immigrant brothers and sisters."