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A critical aspect of the discussions surrounding Mamdani involves his apparent lack of understanding of U.S. constitutional principles, especially regarding federalism. During his campaign, he proposed defying federal authorities, such as ICE, by refusing to cooperate with federal deportation efforts. This nullification stance echoes the prelude to the Civil War—an act considered illegal under the Constitution, which establishes the supremacy of federal law over state and local jurisdictions.