Mamdani threatens to probe ICE after NYC ‘illegal migrant’ shooting — as he compares agency to terrorists

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Department of Homeland Security are at odds following a shooting by an ICE agent during an enforcement operation in the Bronx. Mamdani, who has called for an investigation into the incident and the NYPD's response, compared the agency's tactics to those of a 'mass shooter' and 'terrorists' after 28-year-old Oscar Belgal was shot in the neck while his 5-year-old son was in the car. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the agent’s actions, citing Belgal's criminal history and alleging he used his vehicle as a weapon while attempting to flee. The mayor has repeated calls to abolish ICE and cease its operations within the city, while federal officials have accused the mayor of using dangerous rhetoric.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Department of Homeland Security are at odds following a shooting by an ICE agent during an enforcement operation in the Bronx. Mamdani, who has called for an investigation into the incident and the NYPD's response, compared the agency's tactics to those of a 'mass shooter' and 'terrorists' after 28-year-old Oscar Belgal was shot in the neck while his 5-year-old son was in the car. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the agent’s actions, citing Belgal's criminal history and alleging he used his vehicle as a weapon while attempting to flee. The mayor has repeated calls to abolish ICE and cease its operations within the city, while federal officials have accused the mayor of using dangerous rhetoric.