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Mayor Appoints Faiza Ali Amid Immigration Controversy

2/17/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to appoint Faiza Ali, former chief of staff for Adrienne Adams, as New York City's chief immigration officer.
Ali would lead the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and expand protections and services amid attacks.
Ali's ties to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) have sparked scrutiny.
CAIR's executive director recently commented on the Hamas attack on Israel.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to appoint Faiza Ali, former chief of staff for Adrienne Adams, as New York City's chief immigration officer.
Ali would lead the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and expand protections and services amid attacks.
Ali's ties to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) have sparked scrutiny.
CAIR's executive director recently commented on the Hamas attack on Israel.