Controversial Lawyer Eyed for NYC Mayor's Top Post
Update: 2025-12-16
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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is reportedly considering Ramzi Kassem, a law professor and member of his transition team, for the top legal position at City Hall. Kassem, who has defended controversial clients like al-Qaeda members and pro-Palestinian activists, has been honored by the Council on American-Islamic Relations for his work. However, his potential appointment has raised concerns among some, including Democrat political operative Ken Frydman, who believes it may not be well-received by the Jewish community. Kassem has also participated in anti-Israel protests and criticized Israels behavior in past writings. Despite this, he was named a senior policy adviser on immigration issues by the Biden administration in 2022. Neither Kassem nor Mamdanis campaign has commented on the potential appointment.
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