CIVIL liberties TRACKER

A timeline of major civil liberties actions taken by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration.

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1-Jan-26

IHRA Policy Revoked: The administration revoked New York City’s controversial IHRA policy which conflated criticism of Israel with antisemitism.

6-Jan-26

Solitary Confinement Rules: Executive order enforcing restrictions on prolonged solitary confinement at Rikers Island.

12-Jan-26

Employee Detention Attacked: Mayor 'outraged' after New York City Council employee detained by ICE.

28-Jan-26

Anti-ICE Protesters Support: Mayor commended protestors who protested against ICE activity in Manhattan.

NYPD-SRG Disbanding Plan: The Mayor committed to disbanding the Strategic Response Group, an NYPD unit that responds to protests in the city.

29-Jan-26

Gender Violence Rights: Expanded legal framework for survivors of gender-motivated violence - a law blocked by Eric Adams.

6-Feb-26

Legal Protections from ICE: Comprehensive executive order to reaffirm the city's commitment to being a sanctuary for all New Yorkers.

26-Feb-26

Student Released from ICE: Mayor rapidly secured release of Columbia student, Elmina Aghayeva, from ICE detention.

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