Zohran Mamdani wants to abolish ICE and abolish the NYPD.

Multiple sources confirm that Zohran Mamdani, a progressive New York City mayoral candidate, has previously called for abolishing the NYPD and ICE. For example, a social media post cited by Bill Melugin lists 'abolish NYPD' among Mamdani's past calls.

Additionally, Mamdani pledged to disband a specific NYPD unit that handles mass shootings, indicating a critical stance toward certain police operations. However, Mamdani has also denied being anti-police outright and has nuanced his position by emphasizing reform and social services as complements to policing rather than simple abolition. His rhetoric has evolved from the more radical 'defund the police' language prominent in 2020 to a more complex approach to public safety.

There is no direct evidence that he currently advocates for completely abolishing ICE in the same explicit terms as the NYPD, but his platform aligns with progressive calls to dismantle or significantly reform immigration enforcement agencies. Therefore, while the claim that he wants to abolish both ICE and the NYPD is largely accurate based on his past statements and platform, it should be understood within the context of evolving policy positions and emphasis on reform.