Rep. Randy Fine issued a statement targeting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, saying, “It’s clear that Mamdani has NO RESPECT for America or our Constitutional values. We need to denaturalize and deport HIM as soon as possible.” The comments came amid renewed national focus on Mamdani’s recent public remarks on immigration and religion, as well as resurfaced statements from his family that have intensified debate over identity, governance, and the role of faith in public life.
It’s clear that Mamdani has NO RESPECT for America or our Constitutional values.
— Congressman Randy Fine (@RepFine) February 6, 2026
We need to denaturalize and deport HIM as soon as possible.
Fine’s statement followed a series of developments involving the New York City mayor, who earlier this week spoke at the city’s annual interfaith breakfast. In prepared remarks released by City Hall, Mamdani urged Americans to draw moral lessons from Islamic teachings when approaching immigration policy. “Islam is a religion built upon a narrative of migration,” Mamdani said, citing the Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Medina and describing it as a model for welcoming those who arrive as strangers. He added that religious traditions share a responsibility to “stand alongside the stranger,” framing that principle as relevant to contemporary immigration debates. During the same remarks, he said Americans should “look to Islam and the Prophet Muhammad” as a guide in discussions surrounding migration.
NEW: NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani suggests America should take notes from the “Prophet” Muhammad when it comes to migration.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 6, 2026
“I consider my own faith, Islam, a religion built upon a narrative of migration.”
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At the interfaith breakfast, Mamdani also signed an executive order reinforcing New York City’s sanctuary city policies. According to a statement from the mayor’s office, the order reaffirms the city’s status as a sanctuary jurisdiction and directs city agencies to limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement in the absence of judicial warrants. The order bars federal immigration officers from entering certain city facilities without a warrant and expands privacy protections for city residents. Mamdani said the measures were intended to protect immigrant communities and reduce fear stemming from federal immigration actions. City officials also announced plans to distribute multilingual materials outlining residents’ rights during encounters with immigration authorities.
The mayor’s remarks and policy actions have prompted criticism from some opponents, who argue that invoking religious narratives in policy discussions raises concerns about national identity and constitutional values. Those critiques have grown louder alongside the resurfacing of a 2013 interview with filmmaker Mira Nair, Mamdani’s mother, which has circulated widely in recent days. In that interview, Nair described her son as deeply rooted in his family’s cultural background, stating that he was “not an American at all” and adding, “we are not firangs at all. He is very much us.”
The comments have taken on renewed significance as Mamdani now serves as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of New York City and the youngest mayor of the city in more than a century.
Mamdani’s ascent to one of the nation’s most prominent municipal offices has placed his identity and background under heightened scrutiny, particularly as he advances policies related to immigration and interfaith engagement. Supporters describe his approach as reflective of New York City’s diversity and immigrant history, while critics question how personal heritage and religious framing intersect with leadership in a secular constitutional system.
