NYC-DSA to rally to pass New York for all and to abolish Ice

MEDIA ADVISORY: Justice for Mr. Okeke: Abolish ICE and Pass NY4All

MEDIA CONTACT: press@socialists.nyc

WHEN: Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 3:30 PM

WHERE: Maria Hernandez Park, 122 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

WHO: NYC DSA, elected local leaders, assembly candidates, and community members will rally in Bushwick after ICE agents violently detained Chidozie Wilson Okeke and NYPD arrested nine New Yorkers engaging in community defense. Speakers include Congressional candidate and Assemblymember, Councilmember Sandy Nurse, and Assembly candidates Christian Celeste Tate, Samantha Kattan, and David Orkin.

WHAT: Rally for justice for Chidozie Wilson Okeke, abolition of ICE, passage of New York for All, legal support for Mr. Okeke, and an end to state violence. Organizers are calling on the City to provide legal support for Mr. Okeke’s immigration case and to pursue all available relief in response to the brutality and excessive force used against him. They are also calling on Governor Hochul to strengthen and deliver New York for All, without carve-outs or exceptions, to protect all New Yorkers from collaboration between local law enforcement and ICE.

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