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DSA Members Blast Mayor for Reversed Encampment Policy

2/27/2026

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Over 200 NYC DSA members criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani for reversing his stance on encampment sweeps.
They said they would not have supported him had they known he would change his position.
Mamdani's promise to halt sweeps was followed by a policy shift after 19 deaths from hypothermia.
The new approach requires seven days of outreach before dismantling encampments.
DSA co-chairs also faced criticism for defending the mayor's decision.

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Over 200 NYC DSA members criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani for reversing his stance on encampment sweeps.
They said they would not have supported him had they known he would change his position.
Mamdani's promise to halt sweeps was followed by a policy shift after 19 deaths from hypothermia.
The new approach requires seven days of outreach before dismantling encampments.
DSA co-chairs also faced criticism for defending the mayor's decision.