New York City’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, is making headlines for his strong stance on immigrant rights in the face of increasing ICE activity. In a series of videos and public statements, Mamdani has urged immigrant New Yorkers to know their rights and not to comply with ICE agents. He emphasizes the importance of resisting immigration enforcement, advocating for residents to keep their doors closed and assert their rights during encounters with federal officers. Despite facing criticism for allegedly providing guidance on evading ICE, Mamdani remains firm in his message, declaring that immigrants have the legal right to refuse compliance with ICE. His campaign is positioned as a response to recent ICE raids and aims to empower New Yorkers, particularly those from immigrant communities, to stand up against federal immigration enforcement.