Mamdani's First Test: Petition to Oust Jewish NYPD Boss Over Protest Crackdowns

In a chilling escalation of antisemitic efforts to purge Jews from positions of influence, more than 3,500 attorneys and public defenders in New York City have penned a letter to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, demanding the ouster of Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who is Jewish, under the guise of concerns over policing practices. This push aligns perfectly with Mamdani's history of cavorting with pro-Hamas "activists" and chanting calls to "globalize the intifada," a euphemism for worldwide violence against Jews, raising alarms about his administration's intent to sideline pro-Israel voices and embolden terrorist sympathizers in America's largest city.

The letter accuses Tisch of overseeing an "expansion" of policing at pro-Palestinian demonstrations, where protesters often glorify Hamas terrorists responsible for the October 7, 2023, massacre that slaughtered 1,200 Israelis and kidnapped 251 others. Signatories claim increased stops involving Black and Brown New Yorkers and heightened enforcement at political rallies, asserting that such policies plague courts and communities daily. They decry the NYPD's alleged surveillance of picket lines, arrests of striking workers, and interventions in protests, while prioritizing low-income neighborhoods for minor offenses like fare evasion and retail theft. The union highlights the NYPD's hefty budget share amid cuts to other services, framing it as skewed priorities.

Tying Tisch to her family's wealth, the letter notes her heiress status to the Tisch fortune and the family's ties to the NYC Police Foundation, which funds NYPD programs, technology, and international partnerships. Critics spotlight policies under Tisch, including surveillance systems, protest tactics, and handling of Civilian Complaint Review Board cases. They urge Mamdani to reverse his pledge to appoint her, arguing it clashes with his campaign vows on police reform.

This isn't reform; it's a targeted hit on a Jewish leader by those who ignore Hamas's barbarity, raping women, burning babies, and using Gaza as a human shield, while fixating on Israel's defense. Mamdani's silence on the petition speaks volumes, especially after his election sparked fears among NYC's 1.1 million Jews, who've endured a 400% hate crime spike since October 7. As pro-Hamas rallies shut streets and glorify terror, removing Tisch would empower those who stand with murderers over law and order. It's concerning, dangerous, and a betrayal of New York's diverse fabric.