Mamdani threatens to sue Trump admin over ICE's use of city-owned lots for immigration enforcement

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has threatened to sue the Trump administration over Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) alleged use of city-owned parking lots to stage immigration enforcement operations without authorization. Mamdani stated in a letter that this unauthorized use of city property is illegal, endangers residents, and sows fear. He demanded ICE immediately issue guidance prohibiting agents from using city lots for such operations, emphasizing the city’s commitment to protecting its immigrant communities.

• Mayor Zohran Mamdani threatened to sue the Trump administration over ICE’s alleged use of city-owned parking lots for immigration enforcement operations.
• Mamdani stated in a letter that the unauthorized use of city property by ICE is illegal and endangers residents.
• Specific parking lots mentioned include one at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx and lots along 111th Street in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens.
• The mayor demanded that ICE immediately stop using city lots for enforcement operations and issue guidance to agents.
• Mamdani reaffirmed New York City’s commitment to protecting its immigrant communities.
• Previously, Mamdani and other Democratic leaders urged private parking lot owners to refuse ICE staging areas.
• Mamdani has a history of advocating for the abolition of ICE.