Mamdani demands release of New York council employee detained by US agents

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Gabrielle CanonJanuary 13, 2026 at 03:45 AM

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A New York City council employee was detained by federal immigration agents on Monday during what officials described as a routine immigration appointment. The detainment has sparked outrage from city leaders, including Council Member Zohran Mamdani and Speaker Julie Menin, who are demanding the employee's immediate release. Menin stated the employee is legally in the U.S. with authorization to remain until October 2026. Congressman Dan Goldman emphasized the employee is a law-abiding immigrant with work authorization and of Venezuelan descent. City officials are working to secure his release, citing concerns about excessive force and lack of accountability by ICE, noting a pattern of federal officers targeting immigration appointments.

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ABC News 30% Department of Homeland Security 40% Manhattan 40% Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) 40% Lindsay Toczylowski 40% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 50% United States ×260% Trump administration ×260% Dan Goldman ×260% Julie Menin ×370% New York City Council ×270% Zohran Mamdani ×280%

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