Kristi Noem is upset with Zohran Mamdani for advising immigrants on how to evade the law
Kristi Noem says Zohran Mamdani may have violated the constitution by instructing immigrants on what to do if detained by ICE
Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, lashed out at Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York, because The Democrat advised undocumented immigrants on how to react if they find themselves caught up in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. Through a video shared on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, the Ugandan-born politician encouraged immigrants to learn about their rights so they would be less vulnerable to any attempt to detain them for deportation. “ICE cannot enter private spaces like your home, school, or a private area of ??your workplace without a warrant signed by a judge. If ICE doesn't have one, you have the right to say, 'I do not consent to their entry.' You have the right to keep the door closed,” he stated. Mamdani then recommended paying close attention to any documents agents may show during an operation, as they could be fake. “Sometimes ICE will show you similar documents and claim to have the right to arrest you. That's false. Legally, ICE is allowed to lie to you, but you You have the right to remain silent.
If you are detained, you can repeatedly ask, “Can I go?” until you receive an answer.
Regarding the controversy surrounding recording ICE agents while they detain an immigrant, the 34-year-old Democrat reiterates that it is legal to do so to preserve evidence.
“You can legally film ICE agents as long as it does not interfere with an arrest.
It is important to remain calm during any interaction with ICE or the police. You should not resist arrest, impede their investigation, or flee.
One more thing. New Yorkers have a constitutional right to protest. When I am mayor, we will protect that right,” he emphasized.
In this regard, during an interview with Fox News,Without going into specific details, Kristi Noem indicated that the mayor-elect may have “violated the Constitution” with his key recommendations. “We are certainly investigating all of this in coordination with the Department of Justice. Mamdani may be violating the Constitution by giving advice on how to evade law enforcement and how to get away with breaking the law,” she stated.