"I have never called for the legalization of prostitution. [] My policy is to actually take on sex trafficking, to have a zero tolerance for violence against women and to follow the advice of district attorneys that we have here in New York City [] having said that, prosecuting women for prostitution is something that actually leads to less safety."
"When asked, he confirmed being in favor of decriminalizing sex work but not in favor of legalizing it."
"Mamdani has often been vague about his position on sex work and has not always publicly emphasized his stance sex work is also not singled out as a topic on his campaign website."
Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race, becoming the city's first Muslim mayor and its youngest leader in decades at 34. He has become a national figure and drawn criticism and misinformation about his policies. Opponents accused him of wanting to legalize prostitution, warning of increased prostitution and sex trafficking. Mamdani has sometimes been vague on sex work and does not list it on his campaign website. When asked, he confirmed support for decriminalizing sex work but said he does not support legalizing prostitution and prioritizes combating trafficking and violence against women.
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