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The controversial International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism and a set of executive orders widely criticised as unconstitutional attacks on free speech have been overturned by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, marking a sharp break with policies introduced under his predecessor. On his first day in office last week, Mamdani revoked all executive orders signed by former mayor Eric Adams after 26 September 2024 — the date Adams was indicted on five federal charges related to bribery, wire fraud and campaign finance offences. Although the charges were later controversially dropped, Mamdani’s office said the move was intended to give the incoming administration “a fresh start”. Among the rescinded measures were an executive order adopting the IHRA definition […]
