Mayor Mamdani Defends Revoking Antisemitism and Immigration Orders

Zohran Mamdani launched a sweeping overhaul of New York administration by revoking dozens of executive orders issued by Eric Adams following the latter's federal indictment.The first Muslim mayor of the city rescinded directives that allowed ICE agents access to local jails and codified a controversial definition of antisemitism while introducing new initiatives to protect tenants.While groups like the ADL and Israeli officials condemned the shifts as a threat to safety, Mamdani emphasized his commitment to a politics of universality and restoring public trust.