By: Diante Marigny
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is speaking out to protect the rights of the city’s immigrant population, posting a video on Sunday explaining how residents can legally interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
In the video, Mamdani promised to stand up for the city’s 3 million immigrants, reminding them they can refuse entry to their homes, schools, or private workspaces without a judicial warrant, record agents without interfering, and remain silent if detained.
“ICE is legally allowed to lie to you, but you have the right to remain silent,” Mamdani said, urging residents to know and exercise their rights.
His comments come days after a federal ICE raid in Manhattan and follow protests against previous immigration sweeps in the same area. Mamdani, who will be sworn in as mayor on January 1, emphasized that “New York will always welcome immigrants… and I will fight each and every day to protect, support, and celebrate our immigrant brothers and sisters.”
The National Park Service is revising its free-admission schedule for 2026, adding President Donald Trump’s birthday on June 14 — which also coincides with Flag Day — while removing both Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth.
The new policy takes effect January 1 and is part of a broader set of changes, including higher admission fees for international visitors.
While the Park Service has adjusted free-admission days under past administrations, this latest shift is drawing criticism from civil rights groups and some Democratic lawmakers, who say it downplays important moments in American history.
Supporters of the administration argue that Trump’s birthday and Flag Day reflect a focus on patriotic holidays. The NPS did not immediately comment on the reasons for the changes.
A federal judge in Washington has dealt a setback to the Justice Department as it seeks a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey.
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly has temporarily blocked prosecutors from using key evidence that helped secure the original charges — specifically communications between Comey and his longtime friend, Columbia University law professor Daniel Richman.
The ruling does not prevent the government from attempting to bring a new case, but it indicates prosecutors may have to move forward without citing that evidence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in London this morning meeting with top European allies as discussions continue on a U.S.-backed plan aimed at ending the war with Russia.
Zelenskyy is holding talks with leaders from France, Germany, and the U.K., seeking to strengthen Ukraine’s position ahead of potential negotiations. He says the discussions will focus on security guarantees, air defense support, and long-term funding amid ongoing Russian attacks.
The visit comes as Russian forces continue to launch drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, killing civilians and targeting critical infrastructure.
A major point of contention in the peace talks remains the proposal for Ukraine to cede control of the eastern Donbas region — a move Ukraine and its allies oppose.
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