Following a shooting incident involving ICE officers, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have collaborated on a letter urging property owners not to support ICE operations. The letter, signed by over 100 Democratic officials, highlights a unified stance among Democrats against immigration enforcement. This collaboration marks a significant moment in their relationship, which has seen both conflict and cooperation in the past.
Key facts
- Shooting incident involving ICE occurred in October 2026.
- The letter was signed by over 100 Democratic officials, including Jeffries and Mamdani.
- Oscar Belgal, 28, was shot in Marble Hill, New York.
- The letter urges property owners not to assist ICE in enforcement operations.
- Jeffries and Mamdani have had a complex relationship with past conflicts.
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