Members of the Democratic Socialists of America have called for New York City Mayor Mamdani to fire the NYPD police commissioner in response to a shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to reports Tuesday.
The demand comes after an incident in which the police commissioner's actions or decisions drew criticism from the socialist organization. The group has intensified pressure on the mayor to remove the commissioner from his position.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of the ICE shooting and the nature of the socialists' objections remain limited in available reports. The organization's call for the commissioner's removal represents an escalation in their response to the incident.
The Democratic Socialists of America have previously engaged in activism around policing issues in New York City. The current demand reflects ongoing tensions between activist groups and city law enforcement leadership over police conduct and accountability.
Mayor Mamdani has not publicly responded to the demand for the commissioner's removal as of the latest reports.