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New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani — the 112th mayor and the first Muslim and Asian American to hold the office — has launched sweeping actions to protect immigrant New Yorkers. Born in Uganda to Indian parents, Mayor Mamdani has made immigrant protection a cornerstone of his administration.
At the first annual Interfaith Breakfast, Mayor Mamdani signed an executive order reaffirming New York City's sanctuary status, strengthening restrictions on federal immigration enforcement on city property, and initiating a citywide audit of sanctuary law compliance. The mayor also launched a "Know Your Rights" campaign distributing over 30,000 multilingual materials through faith institutions.
The Mamdani administration has committed $50 million in funding for immigration legal defense services, appointed Faiza Ali as MOIA Commissioner, and released a comprehensive report outlining priorities under the Economic Justice portfolio. His $127 billion FY27 budget includes significant investments in immigrant services, food security, and housing.
"Across this country, we bear witness to cruelty that staggers the conscience. That is why I am signing an executive order that will strengthen our city's protection of our fellow New Yorkers from abusive immigration enforcement." — Mayor Mamdani, Feb. 6, 2026
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Every person in the United States has constitutional rights regardless of immigration status. Mayor Mamdani's "Know Your Rights" initiative distributes materials in 10 languages including Farsi and Arabic. Key rights include: the right to remain silent, the right to refuse entry without a judicial warrant, and the right to an attorney.
If you need help, call the MOIA Hotline at 1-800-354-0365 or contact our Immigration Services for free legal guidance.
The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs released its annual report highlighting the impact of its programs and new priorities under Mayor Mamdani's Economic Justice portfolio. The report covers the city's neighborhood-based legal support network, multilingual outreach, worker protection efforts, and English language learning programs.
Nearly 400 faith and community leaders from across the five boroughs gathered for the first annual Interfaith Breakfast, where Mayor Mamdani signed the comprehensive sanctuary executive order and launched the citywide "Know Your Rights" push.
The 41st Immigrants Parade — June 13, 2026, Avenue of the Americas, 42nd to 57th Street. Cultural organizations from every continent welcome. Free participation for member organizations. Deadline: May 30, 2026.
The FY27 preliminary budget includes baseline funding of $53.6 million for food security, $1.64 billion for homelessness prevention, and significant investments in immigration legal services. The New York Immigration Coalition praised the budget for "resetting the city's priorities towards stability, equity, and long-term investment."
Immigrants Alliance's emergency initiative helps families separated by detention, deportation, or border crossings. File a missing person report — including children separated from undocumented parents. This service is completely free.