Prominent human rights lawyer Muneer Ahmad Mamdani is speaking out on the highly contentious issue of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned visit to New York City. Despite the city's mayor and other officials calling for Netanyahu's arrest due to his alleged role in war crimes, Mamdani argues that New York City does not have the authority to make such an arrest. However, he believes the federal government should take a closer look at Netanyahu's actions and consider holding him accountable through federal law. As tensions rise over Netanyahu's visit, Mamdani's comments highlight the complex debate surrounding the intersection of international law and domestic jurisdiction.
Mamdani says NYC can’t arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should NBC News
