NYC Council Moves to Revoke Press Passes from 'Mangionistas'
The New York City Council is pushing a new bill to overhaul the press pass system and revoke credentials from 'Mangionistas,' supporters of Luigi Mangione, following their controversial use of passes during his trial. The move aims to restore integrity and prevent exploitation of press access.
BREAKING: New York City Council Moves to Revoke Press Passes from 'Mangionistas' NEW YORK, NY – September 12, 2026 – The New York City Council is taking decisive action to prevent the misuse of official press credentials, introducing a bill aimed at revoking press passes from individuals associated with controversial figure Luigi Mangione. The move comes after a trio of Mangione supporters, identified as 'Mangionistas,' controversially flaunted city-issued press passes during Mangione's recent trial. Overhauling Credentialing Processes The proposed legislation, spearheaded by Council members concerned about the integrity of the press corps and the potential for exploiting access, seeks to overhaul the current system for issuing and managing press credentials. Council members argue that the current system is susceptible to abuse by individuals who do not represent legitimate news organizations and are instead using the passes to gain unwarranted access and influence. Sources within City Hall indicate that the bill will introduce stricter vetting processes for all press pass applications. This includes more rigorous verification of journalistic affiliation, a review of past…