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Mayor Mamdani Pushes ‘Abolish ICE’ Amid Trump-Fueled Protests

6/7/2026

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Mayor Mamdani demanded Democratic Party adopt an “Abolish ICE” platform on MS NOW’s ‘Weekend’ on June 6, dismissed criticism and said reforms failed, and noted that New York will keep sanctuary policies while ICE targets hubs.
Senators John Fetterman and Ruben Gallego opposed the abolition plan, warning it could provoke backlash.
President Donald Trump’s re-election on a platform has intensified ICE deployments, sparking protests in Minneapolis, Los Angeles and New York.

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Mayor Mamdani demanded Democratic Party adopt an “Abolish ICE” platform on MS NOW’s ‘Weekend’ on June 6, dismissed criticism and said reforms failed, and noted that New York will keep sanctuary policies while ICE targets hubs.
Senators John Fetterman and Ruben Gallego opposed the abolition plan, warning it could provoke backlash.
President Donald Trump’s re-election on a platform has intensified ICE deployments, sparking protests in Minneapolis, Los Angeles and New York.