An ICE arrest in New York in January 2025. Photo by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Flickr
May 28, 2026
Mayor’s audit shows aggressive ICE tactics are on the rise in NYC, with arrests up 71 percent
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office last week released the findings of an audit examining how city agencies adhere to the city's sanctuary laws in the face of growing federal immigration enforcement efforts under the current Trump administration. The report showed that immigration enforcement activity has increased dramatically, with a 71 percent jump in arrests between January 2025 and March 2026 compared to the same number of days under former President Joe Biden. Findings include a sharply escalating number of detainer requests, targeting of city shelters, and a rise in aggressive enforcement tactics.
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