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NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Detained by ICE Agents
Brad Lander, New York City's comptroller and a mayoral candidate, was briefly detained by ICE agents at an immigration court.
He was escorting a migrant and allegedly interfered with officers.
Lander was released after officials intervened.
This event occurred days before the mayoral primary election.
NYC Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was detained by ICE agents.
The incident occurred at an immigration court in Manhattan.
Lander was escorting a migrant out of the court during the incident.
He was accused of assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer.
Lander was released after the intervention of state officials.
- Who
- Brad Lander and ICE agents.
- What
- Detainment of Brad Lander by ICE agents.
- When
- June 17, 2025
- Where
- Federal immigration court in Manhattan.
- Why
- Lander allegedly assaulted law enforcement and impeded a federal officer.
Brad Lander's Supporters
ICE/DHS
Motivation for Arrest
Brad Lander's Supporters
The arrest was politically motivated.
ICE/DHS
The arrest was based on legal infractions.
- Person Detained
- Brad Lander
- Lander's Role
- NYC Comptroller and Mayoral Candidate
- Agency Involved
- ICE
- Location
- Manhattan Immigration Court
- Accusation
- Assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer
Sources
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander arrested by federal agents at immigration court in Manhattan
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