New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was detained by ICE while attempting to help a migrant during a court appearance. His arrest sparked significant public outcry, leading to his eventual release hours later, celebrated by supporters and Governor Kathy Hochul. She highlighted the injustices of immigration enforcement and underscored the emotional weight of Lander's experience, expressing solidarity with those still in detention. The incident drew attention to the broader implications of ICE actions amid ongoing immigration debates.
I just want to say we're a better country than this.
At that elevator, I was separated from someone named Edgardo, who I had just met a couple of minutes earlier.
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