Shahana Hanif
Shahana Hanif is a Brooklyn councilmember known for her progressive stance on social justice and immigrant rights. Recently, she has been vocal in her criticism of the Trump administration's immigration policies and the actions of New York's mayor, Eric Adams, whom she accuses of complicity in the crackdown on immigrants. Hanif advocates for maintaining New York as a sanctuary city and calls for increased protections for international students, emphasizing the need for solidarity and support for vulnerable communities.
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Councilwoman Shahana Hanif expressed that the events on Canals Street were 'shameful'.
Líderes políticos de Nueva York piden a Trump que "saque sus manos" de la ciudad
Honduras· 2025-10-23
Shahana Hanif is a Brooklyn politician who also supported Palestine and successfully won her renomination.
The destruction of Palestine is breaking the world | Israel-Gaza war
United Kingdom· 2025-07-06
Shahana Hanif, a member of the New York City Council, condemned the rise of Islamophobia following the recent election.
জোহরানকে ঘিরে যুক্তরাষ্ট্রে ইসলামবিদ্বেষ ছড়াচ্ছেন উগ্রবাদীরা
Bangladesh· 2025-07-01
Shahana Hanif is a City Councilwoman who faced criticism for her Palestinian advocacy.
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Canada· 2025-06-29
Shahana Hanif declared that New York will remain a sanctuary city.
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Mexico· 2025-06-12
Councilmember Shahana Hanif of Brooklyn spoke before the large crowd in Foley Square.
Protests across US as anger grows over Trump’s immigration crackdown | US newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-11