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NYC Mayor Signs Order to Protect Immigrants from ICE Enforcement
Mamdani's executive order aims to uphold sanctuary city laws and limit information-sharing with federal immigration authorities.
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has issued an executive order that he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration. The order prohibits city agencies from sharing information collected for city purposes with federal immigration authorities, except when required by law. It also bars federal agents from entering city property without a warrant and requires agencies to train employees on how to interact with immigration agents.
Why it matters
The order is part of Mamdani's efforts to uphold New York City's status as a sanctuary city and limit the ability of federal immigration authorities to operate within the city. It comes amid ongoing tensions between local and federal authorities over immigration enforcement.
The details
Mamdani's executive order gives each city agency 14 days to appoint a privacy officer and take other actions to ensure compliance. It states that the NYPD, Department of Correction, Department of Probation, Administration for Children's Services and Department of Social Services must audit their internal policies on interacting with federal immigration authorities and make any necessary changes public.
- Mamdani signed the order on February 7, 2026 during the Interfaith Breakfast at the New York Public Library in Bryant Park.
The players
Zohran Mamdani
The mayor of New York City who issued the executive order to protect immigrants from ICE enforcement.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
The federal agency that has sparked controversy over its immigration enforcement operations in the Tri-State Area.
What they’re saying
“ICE is more than a rogue agency — it is a manifestation of the abuse of power,”
— Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City (Interfaith Breakfast at the New York Public Library in Bryant Park)
“No New Yorker should be afraid to apply for city services like child care because they are an immigrant,”
— Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City (Interfaith Breakfast at the New York Public Library in Bryant Park)
What’s next
The Department of Homeland Security has criticized Mamdani's policy, saying it would make New Yorkers less safe. The department is urging the mayor to turn over to ICE the 7,113 "criminal illegal aliens" who are in New York's custody and have active detainers.
The takeaway
Mamdani's executive order is the latest step in New York City's efforts to protect its immigrant communities from aggressive federal immigration enforcement tactics. The order aims to uphold the city's sanctuary status and limit the ability of ICE to operate within the five boroughs.
