Jumaane Williams
Jumaane Williams is the Public Advocate for New York City, having been elected in 2019. He is known for his progressive policies and advocacy on issues such as housing, criminal justice reform, and civil rights. Williams has emerged as a vocal critic of Mayor Eric Adams, particularly regarding his perceived alignment with former President Donald Trump.
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Jumaane Williams will be present at the inauguration event for Zohran Mamdani.
Zohran Mamdani jurará su cargo como alcalde con una fiesta comunitaria el 1 de enero
Panama· 2025-12-22
Williams called the meeting between Trump and Mamdani 'pretty shocking'.
Maga world heads left spinning by Trump’s warm welcome for Mamdani | Donald Trump
United Kingdom· 2025-11-25
Jumaane Williams, a New York City public advocate, criticized the law enforcement response to the protests.
ICE raid in NYC Chinatown sparks chaotic protests, dozens arrested
United States· 2025-10-22
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams was detained in Manhattan last week along with several state lawmakers.
Democrats' heated ICE rhetoric resurfaces after Dallas facility shootingUnited States· 2025-09-25
The city’s public advocate, Jumaane Williams, was among those arrested during the protest.
Democrat state officials arrested during protest at immigration facility in Manhattan
Canada· 2025-09-19
Jumaane Williams is the public advocate of New York City and a close ally of Brad Lander.
Who is Brad Lander? A candidate used to getting arrested shakes up New York’s mayoral raceUnited States· 2025-06-19
Jumaane Williams demanded an independent investigation into the cooperation between NYPD and federal agents.
Crecen las protestas… y la persecución en EU; reportan hasta 800 detenidos
Mexico· 2025-06-12
As New York City’s public advocate, he is first in line to succeed Mayor Eric Adams if he were to resign or be removed.
Jumaane Williams Is Ready and Willing to Take Mayor Eric Adams’s PlaceUnited States· 2025-02-22
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams was present during the discussions about Mayor Adams' future.
NY Gov Hochul weighs decision to remove Mayor AdamsUnited States· 2025-02-18
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams said he cannot see a scenario where Adams can continue to govern.
Eric Adams’ embrace of Trump unites Democrats against the New York City mayorUnited States· 2025-02-17
