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Immigration

Mamdani says he is ‘in support of abolishing ICE’ during appearance on ‘The View’

By Shea Vance
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Posted on January 20, 2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is “in support of abolishing” Immigration and Customs Enforcement during an interview on “The View” on Tuesday.

“I am in support of abolishing ICE, and I’ll tell you why,” Mamdani said in response to a question about whether ICE has “any legitimate law enforcement role.” 

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Mamdani says he is ‘in support of abolishing ICE’ during appearance on ‘The View’

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