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

What happened: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani threatened to sue the Trump administration over ICE's reported use of city-owned parking lots to stage immigration enforcement operations without city authorization, making the demand in a letter to DHS and ICE officials. Key numbers: More than 100 elected officials signed Mamdani's October letter to private parking lot owners. Why it matters: Mamdani said continued unauthorized use of the lots would prompt legal action, and he asked ICE to issue immediate guidance barring agents from using city property for enforcement.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani threatened to sue the Trump administration over ICE's reported use of city-owned parking lots to stage immigration enforcement operations without city authorization, making the demand in a letter to DHS and ICE officials.

Mamdani said continued unauthorized use of the lots would prompt legal action, and he asked ICE to issue immediate guidance barring agents from using city property for enforcement.