On Tuesday, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested at an immigration court while attempting to prevent ICE agents from detaining individuals. Lander, a mayoral candidate and recent supporter of progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani, engaged in a show of solidarity by linking arms with migrants facing detention. Despite being warned by ICE agents that he would be arrested for interference, Lander continued to request a judicial warrant, affirming his right to question the authority of the agents. His arrest highlights ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement and civil rights advocacy in New York City.
Lander was arrested at an immigration court while protesting against ICE, demanding agents show a judicial warrant during their attempt to detain migrants.
As he locked arms with a detained man, Lander reiterated the demand for a warrant, asserting that he was entitled to stand his ground in the hallway.
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