Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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In an event hosted by Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Jason Riley, Manhattan Institute Policing and Public Safety Initiative Head Rafael Mangual and Former NYC Police Commissioner William J. Bratton take a deep dive into the complex relationship between immigration, public safety, and law enforcement. The two discuss policy nuances, crime statistics, and the future of immigration enforcement in the US.


(Event recorded in New York City on June 17th, 2026.)



Chapters

00:00 Introduction
03:12 Public Safety and Immigration
06:13 The Role of Law Enforcement
08:46 Sanctuary Cities and Federal Cooperation
11:59 Mass Deportation and Its Implications
15:09 Crime Rates and Immigrant Populations
18:04 Transnational Gangs and Local Impact
29:47 Transnational Gangs and Drug Trafficking
30:17 Counterterrorism Concerns and High-Profile Events
30:28 Illegal Immigration and Terrorism
31:43 Homegrown Terrorism vs. Transnational Threats
32:39 Public Safety and Transnational Gang Influence
33:59 Data-Driven Policing and Immigration
36:41 Precision Policing and Immigration Enforcement
39:56 Political Solutions to Immigration Challenges
41:28 Collaboration Challenges in Law Enforcement
43:32 Public Mandate and Political Voice on Immigration
46:29 Audience Questions and Community Concerns