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Vichal Kumar

@kumar4ny

Public Defender | 20 yrs fighting ICE Congress | NY-07 From the fight, not from politics Early voting from June 13-21. Election day June 23. Join👇

 New York, NY
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Joined December 2025
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EXTENDED UNRELEASED CLIP: @kumar4ny talks death of Mr. Shah Alam.
Vichal Kumar (@kumar4ny) profile pictureVichal Kumar@kumar4nyJun 23
Still do, it’s a clear example of the cruelty of our criminal legal and immigration systems. It embodies why I’m here and what I’m fighting for. Multiple systems conspiring to cause the death of Mr. Shah Alam. We deserve better.
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Public defender @kumar4ny says we need to step away from siloed mentality and move into a state of connectedness, collaboration, and shared information, in order to fully build a city and government that’s accessible to all.
Christopher Alvarez (@JournAlvarez) profile pictureChristopher Alvarez@JournAlvarezJun 12
Replying to @ReynosoBrooklyn
@ReynosoBrooklyn became an everyday advocate for the disabled community for his sons. @juliej_won’s aunt influenced her decision to support @NYCCouncil’s intro. 303 @claireforny believes @Columbia should help make the city more accessible for everyone. ablenews.com/candidates-spea…
Candidates Speak on Disability Issues as Early Voting Starts June 13 in New York’s 7th Congressio...

Candidates Speak on Disability Issues as Early Voting Starts June 13 in New York’s 7th Congressio...

Early voting for New York’s Democratic primary election begins Saturday, June 13, and runs through Sunday, June 21, ahead of Primary Day on June 23. Among the closely watched races is the contest to...

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Chris Almon, 40, a lawyer, said he didn't vote for Reynoso, Valdez, or Won, but for a lesser-known candidate, Vichal Kumar, a public defender. "A lot of the candidates had pretty similar platforms, but it came down to professional background for me."
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After 35 years of service, Congresswoman @NydiaVelazquez is retiring. We’ve asked candidates running for the NY-7 seat in our June 23rd primary to appeal directly to Greenpoint Voters. First up, @kumar4ny ! Early voting is happening NOW 🗳️💚
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Indian American Impact Endorses Vichal Kumar in New York’s 7th Congressional District Race @kumar4ny @IA_Impact #Endorsement southasianherald.com/indian-…
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For those interested -in my Congressional Primary race...KUMAR is whom I'm voting for: kumar4ny.com/artificialintel…

Artificial Intelligence | Kumar For NY

View Vichal's policy papers on artificial intelligence.

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Vichal Kumar retweeted
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QNS@QNSJun 3
NY’s 7th Congressional District candidate Vichal Kumar releases plan to ‘resist, reclaim and reimagine’ AI’s development and use qns.com/2026/06/vichal-kumar…
NY’s 7th Congressional District candidate Vichal Kumar releases plan to ‘resist, reclaim and...

NY’s 7th Congressional District candidate Vichal Kumar releases plan to ‘resist, reclaim and...

Vichal Kumar, one of the Democratic contenders for New York's 7th Congressional District, unveiled a federal plan for artificial intelligence (AI) on Tuesday,

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AM Claire Valdez, BK BP Antonio Reynoso, CM Julie Won and attorney Vichal Kumar said that they generally support the proposal to redevelop Sunnyside Yard. queenseagle.com/all/2026/5/2…
NY7 candidates mostly support Sunnyside Yard plan – even if Trump is involved — Queens Daily Eagle

NY7 candidates mostly support Sunnyside Yard plan – even if Trump is involved — Queens Daily Eagle

All four Democratic candidates seeking to represent parts of Western Queens and Northern Brooklyn in Washington say they support the idea of funding a massive redevelopment of Sunnyside Yard with...

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We heard from candidates running for Congress in the Seventh district: Vichal Kumar, a public defender; Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso; Council Member Julie Won; and Assembly Member Claire Valdez. nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/06/…
'Seventh' Heaven: Four Candidates to Succeed Rep. Nydia Velazquez Court Streetsblog Readers -...

'Seventh' Heaven: Four Candidates to Succeed Rep. Nydia Velazquez Court Streetsblog Readers -...

There's not that much daylight among these progressive candidates, but the devil is in the details.

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Vichal Kumar retweeted
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Peter Sterne@petersterneMay 19
So ICE is just straight-up violating a federal court order. It's not the first time, but this does seem to be a particularly blatant example. The obvious question is who can enforce the court order? I doubt U.S. marshals are going to arrest DHS agents. thecity.nyc/2026/05/19/ice-a…
Immigrant Detained in Court a Day After Judge Barred Most ICE Arrests

Immigrant Detained in Court a Day After Judge Barred Most ICE Arrests

A 21-year-old Honduran immigrant was arrested after a hearing inside 26 Federal Plaza Tuesday morning, according to advocates who saw ICE agents take him into custody.

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HfHR Action Endorses Vichal Kumar for NY-07 Race @Hindus4HR @SAforAmerica @kumar4ny #NY07 #NewYork #Endorsement southasianherald.com/hfhr-ac…
HfHR Action Endorses Vichal Kumar for NY-07 Race - South Asian Herald

HfHR Action Endorses Vichal Kumar for NY-07 Race - South Asian Herald

Hindus for Human Rights Action (HfHR Action) has announced its endorsement of Vichal Kumar, who is running to represent New York’s 7th Congressional District in the United States House of Represent...

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Join us Tuesday, April 21 at @CUNYLaw (2 Court Square, LIC) Doors open at 5:30 PM, forum runs 6–8 PM. Engage the next #NY07 Representative on the priorities of individuals with disabilities that empower everyone. @kumar4ny @ReynosoBrooklyn @claireforny @juliej_won #CripTheVote
Flyer for “2026 Disabilities Forum – NY07 Democratic Primary,” hosted by Safman Consulting. Event is Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 6–8pm (doors 5:30pm), hybrid via Zoom and in person at CUNY School of Law in Long Island City, NYC. Accessibility includes ASL interpretation and CART captioning with AI translations in Arabic, Bengali, and Spanish. Speakers include Antonio Reynoso (Brooklyn Borough President), Julie Won (NYC Council Member, District 26), Claire Valdez (State Assembly Member, District 37), and Vichal Kumar (public defender and civil rights attorney). Moderated by Christopher Alvarez of ABLE News. Registration link and QR code included, with partner organizations listed at the bottom. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Rz-lOiukTFaf7O3Nz2xHhw

ALT Flyer for “2026 Disabilities Forum – NY07 Democratic Primary,” hosted by Safman Consulting. Event is Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 6–8pm (doors 5:30pm), hybrid via Zoom and in person at CUNY School of Law in Long Island City, NYC. Accessibility includes ASL interpretation and CART captioning with AI translations in Arabic, Bengali, and Spanish. Speakers include Antonio Reynoso (Brooklyn Borough President), Julie Won (NYC Council Member, District 26), Claire Valdez (State Assembly Member, District 37), and Vichal Kumar (public defender and civil rights attorney). Moderated by Christopher Alvarez of ABLE News. Registration link and QR code included, with partner organizations listed at the bottom. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Rz-lOiukTFaf7O3Nz2xHhw

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Vichal Kumar retweeted
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Ro Khanna
@RoKhannaApr 9
Two 2028 candidates lobbied against this DNC resolution condemning AIPAC. It failed. Anyone who wants to lead this party must condemn and reject AIPAC money. They should also pledge not to have a Super PAC in Democratic primaries. I take no PAC money and have no Super PAC. newrepublic.com/post/208890/…
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