NYPD Maintains Sanctuary Policy Amid Increased ICE Detainer Requests
New York City law enforcement, particularly the NYPD, has faced increased pressure from federal immigration authorities, with a significant rise in detainer requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). An audit ordered by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revealed that the NYPD received 3,672 immigration detainer requests in fiscal year 2025, a dramatic increase from the previous year. Despite this surge, the NYPD largely refused to comply with these requests, maintaining the city's sanctuary policies. The audit also highlighted isolated incidents where city officers improperly assisted federal authorities, violating city policy. The report underscores the city's commitment to its sanctuary laws, which limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement except in cases involving serious criminal convictions. 
