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May 3, 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani Calls for Abolishing ICE After Protests Over Arrest of Chidozie Wilson Okeke
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani reiterated his call to abolish ICE, labeling its actions as cruel and inhumane, particularly in the context of Chidozie Wilson Okeke's arrest.
- Chidozie Wilson Okeke, who overstayed his visa, was arrested by ICE after allegedly attempting to strike agents with his vehicle during the encounter.
- During the protests, six demonstrators were charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing governmental administration, with some also facing charges of resisting arrest.
4 Sources
- 8 Arrested at Protest Over ICE Detention Outside Brooklyn HospitalMay 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM · NYT
- Eight arrested after anti-ICE protesters clash with cops outside New York hospitalMay 4, 2026 at 11:31 AM · Independent
- Socialist Mayor Mamdani bashes ICE after chaotic protest leads to arrests: ‘Cruel and inhumane’May 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM · Fox News
- Mamdani doubles down on abolishing ICE after agitators protest agents getting treatment for illegal immigrantMay 4, 2026 at 5:25 PM · Fox News