Mamdani proposes massive amount of legal defense funding for immigrants in 'Trump-proofing' NYC plan

Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed Democratic socialist running for mayor in New York City, plans to invest $165 million in legal defense services for immigrants if elected mayor this November. Mamdani called the policy proposal a "cornerstone" of his campaign on MSNBC's "The Weekend" on Sept. 21, while affirming his commitment to increase funding by more than $100 million for New Yorkers he said are "in urgent risk of deportation."Mamdani's ambitious platform includes commitments like free buses, rent freezes, city-owned grocery stores and a robust plan for "Trump-proofing" New York City. Chie