Zohran Mamdani: “The NYPD, the Strategic Response Group, was dispatched to…”

“You know, there was a moment when a number of undocumented New Yorkers were being arrested at Federal Plaza. And The NYPD, the Strategic Response Group, was dispatched to arrest New Yorkers observing undocumented New Yorkers being arrested at Federal Plaza. that, including a pastor. This is the kind of practice I would bring to an end because we need to make clear that sanctuary city policies, it's not only the law of this city, it's also something that's kept New Yorkers safe.” (03:30–03:36)

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