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Mayor Issues Executive Order 13 in NYC
Order aims to protect New Yorkers from abusive immigration enforcement tactics
Published on Feb. 6, 2026
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New York City Mayor has issued Executive Order 13, which aims to protect all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, by ensuring public safety, safeguarding City property, and protecting personal identifying information. The order prohibits non-local law enforcement from accessing non-public areas of City property without a judicial warrant, except in emergencies, and requires City agencies to review and update policies and protocols related to communication and coordination with immigration enforcement agencies.
Why it matters
The aggressive tactics used by some non-local law enforcement agencies in pursuing civil immigration enforcement actions can hinder public safety by creating a culture of fear around interacting with City employees and deterring New Yorkers from accessing City services and participating in various types of proceedings affecting public welfare. The order seeks to address these concerns and strengthen trust between the community and local institutions dedicated to public protection.
The details
Executive Order 13 prohibits non-local law enforcement from using City-owned or leased lots as staging areas, processing locations, or operations bases for the enforcement of civil or criminal laws, unless they have a judicial warrant, are part of a cooperative arrangement with the City, or their use of the lots furthers the purpose or mission of a City agency. The order also requires City agencies to conduct audits of their policies and protocols related to communication and coordination with immigration enforcement agencies, and to develop and disseminate information and training materials for City employees and the public on managing interactions with non-local law enforcement seeking access to City property or information.
- The initial audit and report from City agencies is due by May 7, 2026.
- The Chief Privacy Officer must train agency privacy officers on compliance with the Identifying Information Law by April 7, 2026.
The players
New York City
The municipal government of New York City, which is issuing Executive Order 13 to protect New Yorkers from abusive immigration enforcement tactics.
Administration for Children's Services (ACS)
A City agency that must ensure compliance with laws related to non-local immigration enforcement and conduct a review and audit of its policies and protocols.
Department of Correction (DOC)
A City agency that must ensure compliance with laws related to non-local immigration enforcement and conduct a review and audit of its policies and protocols.
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
A City agency that must ensure compliance with laws related to non-local immigration enforcement and conduct a review and audit of its policies and protocols.
Department of Probation (DOP)
A City agency that must ensure compliance with laws related to non-local immigration enforcement and conduct a review and audit of its policies and protocols.
Department of Social Services (DSS)
A City agency that must ensure compliance with laws related to non-local immigration enforcement and conduct a review and audit of its policies and protocols.
New York City Police Department (NYPD)
A City agency that must ensure compliance with laws related to non-local immigration enforcement and conduct a review and audit of its policies and protocols.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This executive order demonstrates New York City's commitment to protecting all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, by ensuring public safety, safeguarding City property, and protecting personal identifying information. It aims to address concerns about aggressive immigration enforcement tactics that can hinder public trust and access to City services.
