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Mamdani Revokes Adams' Orders Amid Federal Indictment

1/4/2026

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  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked several executive orders from his predecessor, Eric Adams, on January 2, 2026, including policing and anti-Semitism measures.
  • Mamdani defended the decision, noting it followed a 2024 federal indictment related to illegal campaign contributions.
  • The order that allowed federal agents, including immigration officers, to operate from Rikers Island had been previously invalidated by a court.