NEW YORK CITY — Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced plans to prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from entering New York City-owned property, further reinforcing the city’s status as a sanctuary jurisdiction.

The directive is seen as a direct challenge to federal immigration enforcement efforts on local grounds. It aims to limit cooperation between city agencies and federal immigration authorities, continuing a long-standing policy in the nation’s largest city.

Mamdani’s move has drawn both praise from immigrant rights advocates and sharp criticism from those who argue it undermines federal law and public safety.

The announcement comes amid ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, border security, and the balance between local and federal authority.

As details of the policy implementation emerge, the decision is expected to spark significant legal and political discussion in the coming weeks.

This development highlights the continued tension between sanctuary city policies and federal immigration priorities under the current administration.