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Mamdani Vows to 'Trump-Proof' NYC with Legal Battle

11/10/2025

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Mamdani Challenges Trump

Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor-elect, plans to "Trump-proof" the city and will challenge federal actions in court after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding and arrest him.
He will collaborate with state officials, including Attorney General Letitia James, to counter Trump's immigration enforcement threats.
Mamdani will make New York a strong sanctuary city and invest $165 million in immigration legal defense, while seeking accountability for federal agents.

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Mamdani Faces Denaturalization

Republican lawmakers seek to revoke the citizenship of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, alleging he lied on his naturalization application.
They claim ties to communism and terrorism.
Mamdani moved to the United States from Uganda at age seven and faced anti-Muslim rhetoric during his campaign.
Experts have found no credible evidence to support these accusations.
Immigration experts say denaturalization is rare and requires substantial proof.

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Mamdani Challenges Trump

Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor-elect, plans to "Trump-proof" the city and will challenge federal actions in court after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding and arrest him.
He will collaborate with state officials, including Attorney General Letitia James, to counter Trump's immigration enforcement threats.
Mamdani will make New York a strong sanctuary city and invest $165 million in immigration legal defense, while seeking accountability for federal agents.

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