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NYC Ensures Free Pre-K Enrollment, No Immigration Checks

1/24/2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that immigration status will not be checked for children enrolling in universal pre-K and 3-K.
Mamdani said that, as a sanctuary city, ICE agents cannot access schools without a judicial warrant.
The initiative aims to save families tens of thousands of dollars annually by providing free childcare.
The plan was introduced in collaboration with Governor Kathy Hochul earlier this month.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that immigration status will not be checked for children enrolling in universal pre-K and 3-K.
Mamdani said that, as a sanctuary city, ICE agents cannot access schools without a judicial warrant.
The initiative aims to save families tens of thousands of dollars annually by providing free childcare.
The plan was introduced in collaboration with Governor Kathy Hochul earlier this month.