New York City’s mayor and Democratic leaders have called on private parking lot owners to refuse access to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, framing the request as a show of support for immigrant communities. The appeal comes as part of broader efforts to limit ICE operations within the city, with officials emphasizing solidarity and protection for residents. The move highlights ongoing tensions between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement. Details on how many businesses have responded or whether the request will be enforced remain unclear.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and other Empire State Democratic leaders urged the city's private parking lot owners Friday to ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from their properties. “In solidarity with immigrant New Yorkers and in our shared commitment to the City we love, we ask that you do not rent,...
