Zohran Mamdani protests deportation during Homan's visit

Protests occurred in Albany as former ICE director Tom Homan visited, facing backlash over deportations. New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani attempted to confront Homan but was restrained by police during the demonstration. Mamdani's protest focused on the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and Pro-Palestine activist. A video of the incident gained attention on social media. Zohran Mamdani has served in the New York State Assembly since 2021 and is currently a Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City in the 2025 election.